Is IV Nutrition the Same as TPN? Unpacking the Key Differences
                                
                                
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                                According to the Cleveland Clinic, parenteral nutrition bypasses the digestive tract to deliver nutrients directly into the bloodstream. A common question that arises is, "Is IV nutrition the same as TPN?" The short answer is no, but the distinction is nuanced and critical for anyone receiving or researching intravenous nutritional support.