Risk of gastrointestinal intolerance and complications associated with homemade versus commercial enteral nutrition in critically ill patients: a single-center retrospective cohort study (opens in new tab)

BackgroundCritically ill ICU patients often fail to achieve target caloric intake due to gastrointestinal intolerance. Although commercial enteral nutrition (CEN) formulas are the standard of care, emerging evidence suggests they may worsen intolerance in certain susceptible populations. Individualized commercial formulation (ICF) may help reduce related complications, but its safety and effectiveness compared to commercial formulas remain insufficiently validated.ObjectiveTo compare the asso...