ProSource Plus Liquid Protein

ProSource Liquid Protein Plus™ 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 Liquid Protein Plus is a complete hydrolyzed protein providing all the dispensable and indispensable amino acids required for protein building (transamination) in a concentrated form that requires fewer digestive enzymes for absorption than intact protein. ProSource Liquid Protein Plus is low in phosphorous, potassium, and sodium. Indications: Typically used to meet the needs of the nutritionally at risk, is clinically proven to help raise albumin levels in dialysis patients. • Gastric bypass patients • Renal patients • Fluid restricted diets • Oncology • HIV • Clear liquid diets

Dosing The daily dose of ProSource Liquid Protein Plus™ 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 Liquid Protein Plus 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 ProSource Liquid Protein Plus 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-Tryptophan, Whey Isolate, L-Histidine, L-Isoleucine, L-Threonine, and L-Methionine), Purified Water, Sucrose, Sodium Acid Sulfate, Phosphoric Acid, Natural Flavors, Tartaric Acid, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (preservatives). Contains a milk derived ingredient. Berry Punch Ingredients: Protein (from Hydrolyzed Collagen, L-Leucine, L-Tryptophan, Whey Isolate, L-Histidine, L-Isoleucine, L-Threonine and L-Methionine), Purified Water, Sucrose, Natural Flavors, Citric and Malic Acid, Sodium Acid Sulfate, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), Red 40. Contains a milk derived ingredient. Orange Crème Ingredients: Protein (from Hydrolyzed Collagen, L-Leucine, L-Tyrosine, L-Methionine, Whey Isolate, L-Isoleucine, L-Tryptophan, L-Histidine, L-Lysine and L-Threonine), Purified Water, Sucrose, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Citric and Malic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), 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: 650 mOsm/Kg water HCPCS: B4155 NDC 94688-0114-32 (Regular flavor) NDC 94688-0116-61 (Berry Punch) NDC 94688-0116-71 (Orange Crème) Shelf Stable. Shelf life: 1 year Do not refrigerate. Discard three months after opening.