Age-specific reference intervals for plasma amino acids and their associations with nutrient intake in the Chinese pediatric population

Abstract

A total of 2901 healthy Chinese children aged 0–12 years were enrolled in the reference group; 102 confirmed Phenylketonuria cases were included as validation individuals. Establishing the age-specific reference intervals of 42 plasma amino acids in Chinese pediatric populations. Profiling dynamic interactions between multiple nutrient intake and amino acid change patterns.