Nestle Vivonex Plus Elemental High-Nitrogen Diet

Features

• Nestle Vivonex Plus Elemental High-Nitrogen Diet is suitable for these diets: lactose-free, gluten-free, low-residue and kosher
• May be used post-operatively as an enteral alternative to TPN and may also benefit patients with severe gastrointestinal impairment
• Can be used for tube feeding or oral supplementation
• Protein source: free amino acids (30% from BCAA)
• Meets 100% RDI for 24 key micronutrients: 1800ml
• Osmolality (mOsm/kg water): 650
• Caloric distribution (% of kcal)
  - Protein: 17%
  - Carbohydrate: 77%
  - Fat: 6%
• Supplemental L-Glutamine: 9.5gm/L
• Supplemental L-Arginine: 6.3gm/L
• NPC:N ratio: 115:1
• n6:n3 ratio: 7.0:1
• Free water 83%
• kcal/mL: 1.0
• Note: This product is not appropriate for use in individuals 0 to 3 years old.

More Information

• Ingredients:
  - Maltodextrin (Corn), L-Glutamine, Food Starch Modified, L-Leucine, L-Arginine Acetate, Soybean Oil, L-Lysine Acetate, Magnesium Gluconate, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine, Calcium Glycerophosphate, L-Phenylalanine, L-Threonine, Potassium Citrate, L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Monohydrate, Citric Acid, L-Methionine, L-Tyrosine, L-Histidine Monohydrochloride Monohydrate, L-Aspartic Acid, L-Proline, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate Dibasic, L-Tryptophan, Potassium Chloride, Choline Bitartrate, L-Serine, L-Alanine, Glycine, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Ferrous Sulfate, Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, BHA/BHT (To Preserve Freshness), Alpha Tocopherol (To Preserve Freshness), Copper Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Chromium Chloride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Phytonadione (Vitamin K1), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
• Nutritional Applications:
  Severely impaired GI function, which may result from the following conditions:
  - Severe protein, fat malabsorption
  - Transitional feeding
  - Extensive bowel resection
  - Malabsorption syndrome
  - Select trauma/surgery
  - Early post-operative feeding
  - Intestinal failure
  - Pancreatitis
  - Chylothorax
  - Trophic feeding
  - TPN alternative
  - Dual feeding with TPN
• Caution:
  - Not for parenteral use
  - This product is a medical food for use as directed by a medical professional
  - It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease