Description
USAGE
VITAL 1.0 CAL is peptide-based therapeutic nutrition that provides
complete, balanced nutrition for long- or short-term tube feeding for
patients experiencing malabsorption, maldigestion, or impaired GI function
and/or GI intolerance.
• For tube or oral feeding.
• For supplemental or sole-source nutrition.
• Use under medical supervision.
FEATURES
• Designed to promote tolerance:
– Advanced blend of hydrolyzed protein, structured lipid, and prebiotic (NutraFlora® scFOS®) to support absorption and tolerance.
– Hydrolyzed, peptide-based protein system.
– Contains MCT/canola oil structured lipid. Structured lipids are well-tolerated1,2 and absorbed1 fats to promote absorption of fattyacids.
– 1 g of NutraFlora scFOS/8 fl oz (4.2 g/L). scFOS are prebiotic fibers that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon.3,4,5
• 1500 Calories (1500 mL) provides at least 100% of the RDIs for 25 essential vitamins and minerals.
• Elevated antioxidants vitamins C & E and selenium to help reduce free radical damage.6,7
• Gluten-free, suitable for lactose intolerance.
PRECAUTIONS
• Not for IV use.
• Not for people with galactosemia.