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Weight, waist circumference, and body measurements Energy level, sleep quality, and hours of sleep Hydration and dietary protein Symptoms and personal notes Side effect logs with severity and duration Simple charts no spreadsheets, no friction Not on GLP-1 Yet
Along with weight loss, Ozempic reduced waist circumference, blood pressure, HbA1c, fasting glucose and fasting cholesterol and more
Used when: Oral intake is inadequate The gut is functional ASPEN Golden Rule: If the gut works, use it or loose it . Core Components of EN Formulas All EN formulas contain: Protein (intact, peptides, or amino acids) Carbohydrates Fat Water Electrolytes Vitamins & Trace Elements What really differentiates formulas: Protein form Fat composition Osmolality Fiber content Disease-specific modifications Classification of EN Formulas (ASPEN-Based) Intact protein Require normal digestion & absorption Used in: Normal GI function Most hospitalized patients Examples: Ensure | Jevity | Osmolite - (-) Protein as peptides Often enriched with MCTs Easier absorption Used in: Mildmoderate malabsorption Pancreatitis Partial short bowel syndrome Feeding intolerance Examples: Peptamen | Vital | Monogen Free amino acids Minimal fat High osmolality Used in: Severe malabsorption Severe short bowel syndrome Refractory intolerance Example: Vivonex To view or add a comment, sign in One major nutraceutical trend: Targeted nutrition
Hopefully we have some good data to work on solutions for the entire state, Miles said
Oxidative stress biomarkers have been studied in several pathologies and can help in the diagnosis and monitoring of the progression of these diseases
