Similarly, the numerical increase in urine volume was small and did not reach statistical significance (on average 291 g/d the first year and 238 g/d the second year) rendering the overall urine excretion rather constant throughout the GLP-2 treatment periods in spite of the reduced oral intake.
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Short bowel patients treated for two years with glucagon-like Peptide 2: effects on intestinal morphology and absorption, renal function, bone and body composition, and muscle function.
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Since, the oral intake did not increase, and since the parenteral supplement of fluid and electrolytes was kept constant, the significant increases in urinary sodium, potassium and magnesium and the borderline significant increase in the urinary calcium excretion reflect the beneficial effects of GLP-2 on the intestinal absorption of these electrolytes.