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Written by Dr. Arturo C. Ludan Thursday, 04 March 2010 05:05

(Reprinted from Pediatric Bulletin)

Zinc is an important trace mineral that is a co-factor in over 200 metalloenymes involved in protien sysnthesis, cell immunity, brain functions, among others.

OMNIMUNE for Teenagers

Written by Dr. Arturo C. Ludan

Because of unhealthy eating habits and poor food choices, Filipino adolescents age 13-19 years, suffer from deficiencies of micronutrients which are much needed during this period of rapid physical growth and development.

UPDATES on Probiotics

Written by Dr. Arturo C. Ludan

Notes from the World Congress of Pediatric Gastroentology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Iguassu Falls, Brazil, 16-20 August 2008.
FAO Definition of Probiotics

UPDATE ON DIARRHEA MANAGEMENT

Written by Dr. Arturo C. Ludan
Reprinted from Pediatric Bulletin , July 1996

The principal objective in the successful management of acute diarrhea is to shorten its clinical course and reduce its severity to minimize fluid and electrolyte losses, prevent under nutrition and avoid protracted diarrhea and its complications.