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A hidden epidemic, disease-related malnutrition is on the rise, with a reported prevalence ranging from 20% to 60% of the elderly 'frail' population. Recognized as a geriatric syndrome, frailty describes older people with a high risk of adverse health situations. Compared to the 'robust' elderly population, protein consumption in the frail elderly has been proven to be lower, leading to malnutrition and muscle loss, which can ultimately result in decreased mobility, function and independence, impairing the quality of life for these individuals. And elderly people are not the only people at risk for malnutrition problems. People with disabilities or in weakened physical shape for any reason are also often found to be malnourished, with insufficient quality protein uptake.

To address this problem, Rehabmart is proud to introduce Oral Nutritional Supplements (ONS) developed by Nutricia, a specialized healthcare division of Danone, a food company. Focused exclusively on research-based, scientifically-proven nutrition, Nutricia develops nutritional products designed to meet the needs of patients and individuals for whom a normal diet is not possible, or sufficient. Their products are most often prescribed or recommended by healthcare professionals for insufficient dietary intake. Research has proven that both in hospital and community, ONS are the most effective way to increase energy and protein uptake, and to improve functional capacity and clinical outcome, as well as reducing time spent in hospitals, and mortality.

 



ProStat Profile Protein Supplement®, a complete liquid protein supplement formulated exclusively for individuals who are not getting enough of all the essential amino acids, provides the Institute of Medicine's recommended essential amino acids profile1, in addition to high nitrogen conditionally essential and non-essential amino acids. This product is rich with Arginine, Proline, Hydroxyproline and Glycine, and its high nitrogen donor capability accelerates tissue healing, helping to replenish depleted protein stores in patients with malnutrition, pressure ulcers and low albumin levels. It is clinically proven to have a 96% greater healing rate for pressure ulcers.

The Pro-Stat Sugar Free 64 Protein Supplement product from Nutricia is especially formulated for diabetics and anyone on a reduced-sugar diet. Fortified with L-tryptophan, this liquid is an enzyme-hydrolyzed concentrated protein formula that is sugar and carbohydrate free. Like the Pro-Stat Profile® product, Pro-Stat® Sugar Free 64 features essential and non-essential amino acids with the high nitrogen donor capability, and has also been proven to have a 96% increased healing rate for pressure ulcers.

 


Offering 15 grams of protein in every serving, the Pro-Stat 101 Protein Supplement product provides a boost that can prevent unintended weight loss and protein-energy malnutrition, along with assisting in the healing of wounds and pressure ulcers. Since it does not need to be refrigerated, it is a great supplement to travel with, or to take with you wherever you go. Besides being taken orally, it can also be administered through a gastric or nasogastric feeding tube, or as a food thickener, added to any food, which can be helpful for those with dysphagia and other swallowing disorders.

  




To more specifically address wound healing, try the Pro-Stat AWC (Advanced Wound Care) Protein Supplement product. Containing similar ingredients as the other Pro-Stat® formulations, this product additionally contains L-Citrulline, L-Cystine, vitamin C and zinc, providing all of the necessary nutrition to accelerate wound healing in one convenient dose. The amino acid, Citrulline, raises plasma Arginine levels better than Arginine itself, enhancing conversion to nitric oxide which is critical for healing wounds.

  




The Pro-Stat Renal Care Protein Supplement product is perfect for dialysis patients, or for other renal issues, and while it contains the same ingredients as the other Pro-Stat® products, it also features soluble probiotic fiber. This helps in managing bowel regularity and hypoalbuminemia in dialysis patients. This product has been clinically proven to improve protein anabolism in hemodialysis patients.

Fiber-Stat Nutritional Supplement  is a liquid fiber supplement that contains FOS (fructooligosaccharides), a prebiotic fiber, along with prune juice concentrate and provides 15 grams of fiber in one serving. These ingredients stimulate water and electrolyte uptake in the colon, preventing against constipation and other digestive-intestinal disorders. It also promotes the growth of  beneficial, or 'friendly' bacteria that supports not only digestive and intestinal health, but immunity as well. It is gentle and safe for diabetics and those on sugar-restricted diets, too.

  
For chronic urinary related issues, try the UTI-Stat Nutritional Supplement with Proantinox®, a natural urinary tract cleansing formula containing a proprietary blend of concentrated cranberry proanthocyanidins, D-Mannose, ascorbic acid, FOS and bromelain, an anti-inflammatory enzyme found in pineapples. It inhibits the adhesion of infection causing E.coli bacteria to urinary tract walls, stimulates the growth of probiotic (beneficial) bacteria in the small and large intestines, and increases urinary acidity to create a less tolerable environment for E.coli bacteria. It has been proven to be effective in reducing symptomatic UTIs, and supports urinary tract health while preventing the recurrence of infection. Each serving provides as much proanthocyanidins from cranberries as about five typical 450mg cranberry tablets, or 16 eight ounce glasses of cranberry juice cocktail.

 
To help restore natural intestinal flora that has been disturbed, Diff-Stat Nutritional Supplement® with Syntrinox® is a dietary supplement that features FOS and two probiotics that work synergistically to promote intestinal health. It is different than other probiotic supplements on the market in several ways. It is a combination of probiotic yeast and microencapsulated bacteria that includes a prebiotic FOS, increasing viability and stability. Other differences include being lactose free, and no refrigeration is required for these pleasant tasting chewables, making it easy to take them anywhere you go. This probiotic supplement won't break down from acid or bile, and is also antibiotic resistant, leading to much more efficacy than most other commercial probiotic supplements.

While the causes of disease related malnutrition are wide and varied, the dietary management of malnutrition consists of nutritional support defined for each patient by a healthcare professional and results in food fortification and ONS. Many health conditions and diseases can be addressed effectively with specialized nutrition as a complement to drug therapy, and the advanced medical nutrition from Nutricia that is now available from Rehabmart is certainly a proven method to accomplish the goal of good health.

Carol Koenigsknecht,
Medical Consumer Editor,
Content & Social Media Services
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO