ReviewCurrent gastroenterology reports2020
Maldigestion Versus Malabsorption in the Elderly.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 21 citations in OpenAlex.
- Development and Validation of a Practical Nutritional Management Algorithm in Malabsorption.Nutrients · 2026Article
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- Decreased fatty acid transporter FATP4 is a potential contributor to impaired fat utilization in aging mice.Biogerontology · 2026Article
- Regulatory and Influencing Factors of Digestive Function in Elderly People: Roles of the Gut Microbiota and Nutritional Interventions.Aging and disease · 2025Review
- European Consensus on Malabsorption-UEG & SIGE, LGA, SPG, SRGH, CGS, ESPCG, EAGEN, ESPEN, and ESPGHAN: Part 2: Screening, Special Populations, Nutritional Goals, Supportive Care, Primary Care Perspective.United European gastroenterology journal · 2025Article
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- The gut microbiota genus Blautia is associated with skeletal muscle mass reduction in community-dwelling older Japanese adults: the Wakayama Study.European geriatric medicine · 2025Article
- Nutritional Challenges in Nursing Homes: Pilot Study on Macronutrient Intake and Status of Vitamins D and B12.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Prevalence of mild cognitive impairment and its association with malnutrition in older Chinese adults in the community.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Diseases, Health-Related Problems, and the Incidence of Malnutrition in Long-Term Care Facilities.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Volatile Composition and Sensory Profile of Lactose-Free Kefir, and Its Acceptability by Elderly Consumers.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Cell interactome in sarcopenia during aging.Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2022Article
- A Randomized, Open-Label Study to Assess Efficacy of Weekly Assumption of Cholecalciferol versus Calcifediol in Older Patients with Hypovitaminosis D.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Cognitive Frailty in Thai Community-Dwelling Elderly: Prevalence and Its Association with Malnutrition.Nutrients · 2021Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewTo evaluate recently published information about the frequency of maldigestion and malabsorption in older individuals, likely diagnoses causing these problems, and the diagnostic scheme when these diagnoses are being considered. RECENT
findingsAlthough the prevalence of malnourishment and frank malnutrition may be increasing among older adults admitted to the hospital, this appears to be due to reduced food intake rather than maldigestion or malabsorption. The mechanisms of food digestion and absorption seem to be resilient, even in old age, but concurrent illness may produce malabsorption in older individuals. Illnesses that may be more common among the elderly include small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, enteropathies, vascular disease, diabetes, and certain infections, such as Whipple's disease. In addition, older adults may have had previous surgeries or exposure to medicines which may induce malabsorption. The presentation of maldigestion and malabsorption in the elderly may be different than in younger individuals, and this may contribute to delayed recognition, diagnosis, and treatment. Diagnostic testing for maldigestion and malabsorption generally is similar to that used in younger patients. Maldigestion and malabsorption occur in older individuals and require a high level of suspicion, especially when weight loss, sarcopenia, or nutrient deficiencies are present.
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