ProSource NoCarb Liquid Protein

Acts to meet the increased protein needs during periods of metabolic stress or inadequate intake, allowing for maintenance or restoration of body protein stores. Assessment of protein status is performed as part of the baseline nutrition evaluation to determine risk for protein malnutrition and skin failure. A resident's protein status indicates the person's ability to synthesize non-essential amino acids and to absorb and utilize essential amino acids. As protein status declines the resident is at higher risk for pressure ulcer development, poor wound healing, and infection. Under normal conditions, intact or whole dietary proteins (long chains of amino acids known as polypeptides) are hydrolyzed by digestive enzymes. Enzymatic hydrolysis "digests" or breaks down whole proteins into smaller components of amino acids and peptides to facilitate absorption. Metabolic stress reduces digestive enzyme availability and activity. ProSource NoCarb Liquid Protein™ is a complete hydrolyzed protein providing all the dispensable and indispensable amino acids required for protein building (transamination) in a concentrated, sugar-free form that requires fewer digestive enzymes for absorption than intact protein. ProSource NoCarb Liquid Protein is sugar free and low in phosphorous, potassium, and sodium and complies with the majority of dietary restrictions. Indications: Typically used for, but not limited to, meeting the needs of the nutritionally at risk; is clinically proven to help raise albumin levels in dialysis patients; is ideal for diabetics; and is the perfect no-carbohydrate supplement for gastric bypass. • Gastric bypass/bariatric patients • Renal disease • Fluid-restricted diets • Diabetic oncology • Diabetic leg wounds • Protein malnutrition • HIV • Clear liquid diets

Dosing The daily dose of ProSource NoCarb Liquid Protein™ is based on the resident's intake and individual needs as assessed by the dietitian or qualified healthcare provider. In general, however, two to four servings (30 mLs) per day are suggested. The amount of ProSource NoCarb Liquid Protein dispensed per serving can also be adjusted to meet individual needs; i.e., instead of 30 mLs three times a day, 45 mLs twice day could be given. For pressure ulcers or surgical wounds with moderate to heavy drainage: A minimum of three to four servings (30 mLs each) is suggested to help replace protein lost in the wound drainage. For renal disease: Uremic malnutrition as seen in renal disease is associated with loss of appetite and nutrient malabsorption, with those on dialysis also experiencing protein loss during treatment. A minimum of 30 mLs twice a day is suggested to enhance protein absorption with inflammation and to replace protein losses for those residents receiving dialysis (HD or PD). For clear liquid diets: A minimum of three servings (30mls each) a day is suggested. Oral Dosing: Use PProSource NoCarb Liquid Protein as a med pass directly from the bottle or add it to all types of beverages, soups, hot and cold foods, and purees. It is ideal for both open and closed tube feeding systems and virtually eliminates clogged feeding tubes. The products save nursing time, storage space, waste, and kitchen labor. Unlike powdered protein supplements, it mixes easily into all liquids and moist foods. Tube Feeding: Flush feeding tube with water. Infuse 30 mL of ProSource via syringe down feeding tube. Flush with an additional 30 mL of water.

Regular Flavor Ingredients: Protein (from Hydrolyzed Collagen, L-Leucine, L-Methionine, L-Tryptophan, Whey Isolate, L-Histidine, L-Isoleucine, L-Threonine, and L-Phenylalanine), Purified Water, Sodium Acid Sulfate, Phosphoric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), Sucralose. Contains a milk derived ingredient. Berry Punch Ingredients: Protein (from Hydrolyzed Collagen, L-Leucine, L-Methionine, L-Tryptophan, Whey Isolate, L-Histidine, L-Isoleucine, L-Threonine, and L-Phenylalanine), Purified Water, Citric and Malic Acid, Natural Flavors, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Red 40. Contains a milk derived ingredient. Orange Crème Ingredients: Protein (from Collagen Hydrolysate, L-Leucine, L-Tyrosine, L-Methionine, Whey Isolate, L-Isoleucine, L-Tryptophan, L-Histidine, L-Lysine and L-Threonine), Purified Water, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Citric and Malic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Yellow 6. Contains a milk derived ingredient. ProSource Liquid Proteins are medical foods. Consult your healthcare professional on use of these products. Lactose and Gluten free Osmolality: 625 mOsm/Kg water HCPCS: B4155 NDC 94688-0115-25 (Regular flavor) NDC 94688-0115-35 (Berry Punch) NDC 94688-0115-45 (Orange Crème) Shelf Stable. Shelf life: 1 years Do not refrigerate. Discard three months after opening.