What Does Ile Stand for in Nutrition?
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The abbreviation 'Ile' most commonly stands for isoleucine, one of the nine essential amino acids that our bodies cannot produce naturally. However, in clinical nutrition settings, the capitalized acronym 'ILE' refers to something entirely different: Intravenous Lipid Emulsion, a vital component of parenteral nutrition. This duality is a common point of confusion for many.
