Effect of Glutamine on Nutrition Therapy for Severe Acute Pancreatitis

Secondary infection is closely associated with patientdeath of severe acute pancreatitis. Pancreatic infection may mainly result from bacteria translocation. Glutamine may prevent the bacteria translocation and strenthen gut barrier function in severe acute pancreatitis. In this article, the research progress and mechanisms of glutamine therapy for severe acute pancreatitis are reviewed.