INDICATIONS: Proteinex®-18 Liquid is a predigested protein source which is to say that the product is already broken down to its’ amino acid portions that the body can easily assimilate. DOSAGE: Two tablespoons (1oz) daily or as recommend by the physician. | Protein | 18 gram | | Calories | 72 | | Fat (grams) | 0 | | Sugar (grams) | 0 | | Phosphorus | 0 | | Carbohydrates(grams) | 0 | | Potassium (mg) | 13 | | Sodium (mg) | 5 | | | |
Approximate percentage Amino Acid breakdown per 100g: | L-Arginine | 1440mg | | L-Histidine | 132mg | | L-Isoleucine | 240mg | | L-Leucine | 540mg | | L-Lysine | 780mg | | L-Methionine | 132mg | | L-Phenylalanine | 420mg | | L-Threonine | 360mg | L-Tryptophan | 0mg |
Percent dissolved Collagen in Proteinex®-18 Liquid: 54 to 59% WARNING: Phenylketonurics contains phenylalanine. Store at controlled room temperature 15â—¦-30â—¦C (59â—¦-86â—¦F) Benefits from use are: - Provides the highest concentration of protein in a small dose.
- May be used by patients with fluid restrictions.
- Easily absorbed
- Does not clog feeding tubes.
- Ready to use.
- Promotes healing of wounds or repair of tissues.
- Helps to prevent tissue breakdown.
- Does not contain fat, sugar, phosphorus or carbohydrates.
- Cost effective.
- Great taste (Black Cherry or Lemon Lime)
- Long shelf life.
Patients that may benefit from use of Proteinex®-18 Liquid include: - Low albumin levels.
- Pressure ulcers.
- Diabetic ulcers.
- Burns.
- Poor appetite.
- Bedridden/ tube fed (in which the consumption rate does not meet the patient’s need).
- Pre/post surgical.
- Gastric bypass patients.
- Dialysis patients.
- Wound care.
- Children’s on dialysis.
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