Impaired intestinal function is associated with lower muscle and cognitive health and well-being in patients with congestive heart failure.
Sarah K KirschnerNicolaas E P DeutzIris RijnaartsTiffany J SmitDaniel J LarsenMarielle P K J EngelenPublished in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition (2021)
We identified impaired protein digestion and absorption and altered SCFA concentrations as additional intestinal dysfunctions in CHF that are linked to reduced muscle and cognitive health and well-being. More research is needed to implement strategies to improve intestinal function in CHF and to investigate the mechanisms underlying its link with other systemic manifestations.