Progressive changes in serum cortisol, insulin and growth hormone concentrations and their relationship to the distorted amino acid pattern during the development of kwashiorkor

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

E-ISSN: 1475-2662|29|3|399-422

ISSN: 0007-1145

Source: British Journal of Nutrition, Vol.29, Iss.3, 1973-05, pp. : 399-422

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Abstract

1. During the initial stages of the development of hypoalbuminaemia, with concentrations between 25 and 30 g/l, fasting serum cortisol and growth hormone values remained normal. Corresponding fasting serum insulin concentrations were, however, significantly above normal. During the same period, called phase B, valine concentrations were moderately low but alanine concentrations were raised.