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Diet, feeding route may influence bile acids in dysphagia

“We are excited that this study finally opens the door to modulate bile acids using nutritional interventions."

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    Diet type and feeding route significantly influence gastric bile acid concentrations in pediatric patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia.

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    Higher gastric bile acid levels correlate with increased lung bile acids and neutrophilic inflammation, impacting hospitalization rates.

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    Blenderized tube feeds are associated with lower gastric and lung bile acid concentrations compared to oral and formula feeds.

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    Nutritional interventions, particularly blenderized feeds, may improve aerodigestive outcomes and reduce hospitalization in at-risk patients.

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    Current reflux management strategies may need reevaluation, as standard therapies do not address bile acid reflux effectively.