Effect of Early Amino Acids Supplementation on Serum Glucose and Calcium of Very Low Birth Weight Premature Infants

Very Low birth weight infants (VLBW) are born at a time when the fetus is undergoing rapid intrauterine brain and body growth. Continuation of this growth in the first several weeks postnatally is often a challenge because these infants are usually highly stressed and at risk for catabolism. [1] Parenteral nutrition is needed in these infants because most cannot meet the majority of their nutritional needs using the enteral route.