A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Nutritional Supplementation During Acute Illness Salah Gariballa, MD, Sarah Forster, MSc, Stephen.

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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Nutritional Supplementation During Acute Illness Salah Gariballa, MD, Sarah Forster, MSc, Stephen Walters, PhD, Hilary Powers, PhD The American Journal of Medicine Volume 119, Issue 8, Pages 693-699 (August 2006) DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.12.006 Copyright © 2006 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 Enrollment, treatment, and follow-up of study patients. The American Journal of Medicine 2006 119, 693-699DOI: (10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.12.006) Copyright © 2006 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Figure 2 Adherence to supplements and placebo (maximum 84 drinks). The American Journal of Medicine 2006 119, 693-699DOI: (10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.12.006) Copyright © 2006 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Figure 3 Effect of supplements on red-cell folate and plasma vitamin B12 concentrations compared to placebo. The American Journal of Medicine 2006 119, 693-699DOI: (10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.12.006) Copyright © 2006 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions

Figure 4 Kaplan-Meier curve for 6-month readmission. The American Journal of Medicine 2006 119, 693-699DOI: (10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.12.006) Copyright © 2006 Elsevier Inc. Terms and Conditions