Re: Malabsorption Supplements

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Dear Maggie,

Pasted below is a listing of the ingredients of the supplement

Peptamen, which I was speaking of in my earlier post. While it is

not totally lactose-free, 375 ml. only has 150 mg. of lactose. As

you can see by the list, it contains many other valuable vitamins,

antioxidants and nutrients in a pre-digested form. This product

is most often used by people with malabsorption, and is often

put into tube feedings for patients in the hospital.

Peptamen ingredients:

Water, maltodextrins, whey peptides, medium chain

triglycerides, corn starch, soya oil, emulsifier: soya lecithin,

thickener: guar gum, calcium citrate, stabiliser: monopotassium

phosphate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium

chloride, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, vitamins (C, E, niacin,

pantothenic acid, B6, beta carotene, thiamin, riboflavin, A, folic

acid, K, biotin, D, B12), magnesium oxide, choline chloride,

L-carnitine, taurine, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese

sulphate, copper sulphate, sodium fluoride, sodium molybdate,

chromium chloride, potassium iodide, sodium selenite, acidity

regulator: potassium hydroxide

Another product that the nutritionist at the hospital put me on to

put on weight was a juice type supplement called Resource.

This fat free fruit beverage has 250 calories and is loaded with

all the essential vitamins and minerals. The only reason I

stopped taking it was because of my diagnosis of diabetes a few

weeks later, since it is loaded sky-high in carbs. I was able to

find both of these products at a pharmacy that specializes in

hospital supplies and medical products.

I hope these suggestions are of some help.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SE & SW Regional Representative

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or suggestions are personal opinion only,

and should not be substituted for professional medical

consultation.

the problem i have with ensure products is that my cholestrol is

so high 10.75 i don't need the dairy

Maggie