Evidence supporting the use of: Malt (unspecitied)
For the health condition: Convalescence

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Malt, typically derived from barley or other grains through partial germination and drying, has a long history of use in traditional medicine and dietary practices to support recovery during convalescence. Historically, malt extract and malt-based tonics were popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries as nutritional supplements for the weak, ill, or recovering patients. The rationale for their use primarily centered on malt's content of easily digestible carbohydrates (mainly maltose), some B vitamins, and small amounts of minerals, which were believed to provide gentle nourishment and energy without overtaxing the digestive system. In addition, malt extract was often combined with cod liver oil to improve palatability and energy intake in convalescent individuals, including children and the elderly.

However, robust scientific evidence supporting malt’s specific benefits for convalescence is limited. Its role in providing calories and some micronutrients is clear, but it does not offer unique therapeutic properties that directly hasten recovery beyond basic nutritional support. Thus, its use is justified by tradition and historical dietary practices rather than modern clinical trials or mechanistic studies. Today, malt is less commonly used for this purpose, as there are more complete nutritional supplements available, but it remains a part of traditional convalescent diets in some cultures.

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