Description

USAGE

VITAL AF 1.2 CAL is peptide-based therapeutic nutrition that provides complete, balanced nutrition for long- or short-term tube feeding with ingredients to help manage inflammation, 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:

– Hydrolyzed peptide-based protein system.

– Contains MCT/canola oil structured lipid. Structured lipids are welltolerated1,2 and absorbed1 fats to promote absorption of fatty acids.

– 1.2 g of NutraFlora® scFOS®/8 fl oz (5.1 g/L). scFOS are prebiotic fibers that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon.3,4,5

• EPA (2.7 g/L) and DHA (1.1 g/L) from refined fish oil to help modulate inflammation and support immune function.6,7

• 75 g/L protein to meet the increased protein needs of stressedpatients (greater than or equal to 1.2 g/kg) and support healing.

• 1500 Calories (1250 mL) provides at least 100% of the RDIs for 25 essential vitamins and minerals.

• 25.8 mcg/L vitamin D to help meet the increased vitamin D needs of critically ill patients.9,10

• Elevated antioxidants vitamins C & E and selenium to help reduce free radical damage.11,12

• Gluten-free, suitable for lactose intolerance.

PRECAUTIONS

• Not for IV use.

• Not for people with galactosemia.