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https://hdl.handle.net/2115/94000

Development of a nutritionally balanced, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate for patients with epidermolysis bullosa

英語

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2023-12-02

John Wiley & Sons

Journal of dermatology

50(12)

1640-1643

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of inherited blistering disorders that primarily affect the skin and mucous membranes of the digestive tract, which can lead to poor nutritional status. Dietary supplements and nutritional support methods, such as nasogastric tubes and gastrostomy, have been employed to improve the nutritional status of patients with EB; however, few foods are suitable for enjoyable eating with family and friends. Here, we introduce a nutritionally balanced, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate called andew, which was specifically designed for patients with EB. The andew chocolate is nutritionally superior and melts more easily than traditional chocolates, thus it is suitable for patients with EB, who are prone to oral erosions. Patients responded more favorably to the taste and texture of andew than to those of other dietary supplements. Not only does andew provide nutritional benefits, but it also promotes enjoyable eating with family members and friends, which could positively impact patients' mental health.

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Accepted Manuscript

This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Nakamura K, Takashima S, Nohara T, Watanabe M, Natsuga K, Ujiie H. Development of a nutritionally balanced, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. J Dermatol. 2023; 50: 1640–1643., which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/1346-8138.16955. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. This article may not be enhanced, enriched or otherwise transformed into a derivative work, without express permission from Wiley or by statutory rights under applicable legislation. Copyright notices must not be removed, obscured or modified. The article must be linked to Wiley’s version of record on Wiley Online Library and any embedding, framing or otherwise making available the article or pages thereof by third parties from platforms, services and websites other than Wiley Online Library must be prohibited.

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