Supporting the dietary management of protein malabsorption
Malabsorption is an impairment of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to absorb essential nutrients from the diet such as protein.
Whey protein hydrolysates are often used in formulating medical foods providing adequate protein nutrition for patients with impaired gastrointestinal function.
Our highly hydrolysed whey protein ingredients are enzymatically treated for facilitating an efficient protein uptake. This feature can be particularly beneficial for patients with compromised digestion and absorption1. In addition, medical nutrition containing whey protein hydrolysates is recommended for patients with gastrointestinal intolerance. Under these circumstances, whey protein hydrolysates are considered a suitable alternative to intact protein1,2.
Our whey protein hydrolysates can be used for ready-to-drink, ready-to-mix and enteral nutrition formulas1,2.
References:
1. Alexander, D.D., et al., Nutritional and health benefits of semi-elemental diets: A comprehensive summary of the literature. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther, 2016. 7(2): p. 306-19.
2. Griffin, J., Enteral Nutrition Therapy: Which Formula Do You Use? Curr. treatm. opt. gastroenterol., 2022. 20(3): p. 392-405.
