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lactic acid and Kwashiorkor

lactic acid has been researched along with Kwashiorkor in 1 studies

Lactic Acid: A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
2-hydroxypropanoic acid : A 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is propanoic acid in which one of the alpha-hydrogens is replaced by a hydroxy group.

Kwashiorkor: A syndrome produced by severe protein deficiency, characterized by retarded growth, changes in skin and hair pigment, edema, and pathologic changes in the liver, including fatty infiltration, necrosis, and fibrosis. The word is a local name in Gold Coast, Africa, meaning displaced child. Although first reported from Africa, kwashiorkor is now known throughout the world, but mainly in the tropics and subtropics. It is considered to be related to marasmus. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
ALTMANN, A1

Other Studies

1 other study available for lactic acid and Kwashiorkor

ArticleYear
The syndrome of malignant malnutrition (kwashiorkor; infantile pellagra) its conception as a protein deficiency and its treatment with skimmed lactic acid milk.
    Clinical proceedings, 1948, Volume: 7, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Dairy Products; Fertilization; Humans; Kwashiorkor; Lactic Acid; Milk; Nutrition Disorders;

1948