USE OF ALPHA-KETOGLUTARIC ACID FOR TREATMENT OF MALNUTRITION OR HIGH PLASMA GLUCOSE CONDITION

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for improving absorption of amino acids in a vertebrate, including mammal and bird.SOLUTION: The method comprises administering AKG, AKG derivatives or metabolites, AKG analogues or mixture thereof to a vertebrate, including mammal and bird, in a sufficient amount and/or at a sufficient rate to attain a desired effect. A method for reducing glucose absorption in the vertebrate including mammal and bird, in the need thereof and compositions for using the AKG, AKG derivatives or metabolites, AKG analogues or mixture thereof for reducing the glucose absorption, during treatment are also considered.