Peptide-based feeds have been used effectively in the dietary management of patients with Crohn's disease, pancreatitis, pancreatectomy, radiation enteritis and chemotherapy, HIV-related GI disorders and short bowel syndrome. The use of MCTs in patients with fat (long chain triglyceride (LCT)) malabsorption has been shown to decrease steatorrhoea, decrease dyspepsia and improve nutritional status. Feed formulations with a mixture of MCTs and LCTs are also thought to provide beneficial effects.