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Used when: Oral intake is inadequate The gut is functional ASPEN Golden Rule: If the gut works, use it or loose it . Core Components of EN Formulas All EN formulas contain: Protein (intact, peptides, or amino acids) Carbohydrates Fat Water Electrolytes Vitamins & Trace Elements What really differentiates formulas: Protein form Fat composition Osmolality Fiber content Disease-specific modifications Classification of EN Formulas (ASPEN-Based) Intact protein Require normal digestion & absorption Used in: Normal GI function Most hospitalized patients Examples: Ensure | Jevity | Osmolite - (-) Protein as peptides Often enriched with MCTs Easier absorption Used in: Mildmoderate malabsorption Pancreatitis Partial short bowel syndrome Feeding intolerance Examples: Peptamen | Vital | Monogen Free amino acids Minimal fat High osmolality Used in: Severe malabsorption Severe short bowel syndrome Refractory intolerance Example: Vivonex To view or add a comment, sign in One major nutraceutical trend: Targeted nutrition
Hofmann M, Halper B, Oesen S, Franzke B, Stuparits P, Tschan H, Bachl N, Strasser EM, Quittan M, Ploder M, Wagner KH, Wessner B (2015) Serum concentrations of insulin-like growth factor-1, members of the TGF-beta superfamily and follistatin do not reflect different stages of dynapenia and sarcopenia in elderly women
Additionally, genetic susceptibility should not be overlooked, with twin studies indicating that genetic factors contribute approximately 3040% to comorbidity, and certain genetic polymorphisms such as 5-HT transporter gene ( SLC6A4 ) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor ( BDNF ) gene variants are associated with comorbidity susceptibility (Levy et al., 2001)
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