Vital AF 1.2 Cal™, Cross Cap Ready-To-Hang Vailla Institutional / 1000-mL (1.1-QT) Bottle, therapeutic elemental nutrition to help manage inflammation and symptoms of gi intolerance. Advanced Formula therapeutic elemental nutrition with ingredients to help manage inflammation and symptoms of GI intolerance. For tube or oral feeding, for supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Use under medical supervision. Features:
• Designed to promote tolerance:
o Hydrolyzed peptide-based protein system.
o MCT/fish oil structured lipid, a well-tolerated1,2 and absorbed1 next generation fat to promote absorption of fatty acids.
o 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.
• EPA (2.7 g/L) and DHA (1.1 g/L) from fish oil (10.8 g/L) to help modulate inflammation and support immune function.3,4
• 75 g/L protein to meet the increased protein needs of stressed patients (>1.2 g/kg) and support healing.5
• 1013 IU/L vitamin D to help meet the increased vitamin D needs of critically ill patients.6,7
• Elevated antioxidants vitamins C and E to help reduce free radical damage.
• Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDI for protein and 24 essential vitamins and minerals in 1422 Cal (1185 mL).
• Gluten-free.
• Low-residue.
• Suitable for lactose intolerance.
Precautions:
• Not for patients with galactosemia.
• Not for IV use.