Amino-Ther PRO Food for Special Medical Purposes 10 Amino Acids 30 Bags of 5.7g

Amino-Ther PRO it's a food for special medical purposes in dust, in 30 sachets of 5.7g, for a net weight of 171 g. The manufacturer intends it to dietary management of protein malnutrition in acute and chronic pathologies accompanied by loss of muscle mass, and in senile or neoplastic sarcopenia.

The mixture is of ten amino acids, for a total of 4,500 mg per sachet: L-leucine 1,200 mg, L-lysine 900 mg, L-threonine 700 mg, L-isoleucine 600 mg, L-valine 600 mg, L-cystine 150 mg, L-histidine 150 mg, L-phenylalanine 100 mg, L-methionine 50 mg e L-tryptophan 50 mg.

Next to the amino acids there are three organic acids: citric 409 mg, succinic 102.5 mg e malic 102.5 mg. The formula is completed by two B vitamins: vitamin B6, 0.85 mg, e vitamin B1, 0.70 mg per sachet. The Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism; the Vitamin B1 contributes to normal energy metabolism.

The envelope brings 22.9 kcal e 2.1 g carbohydrates, of which 0.023 g of sugars. Theosmolarity declared is of 255 mOsm/kg, which is the data needed when the product is administered via route enteral, that is, through a probe: the manufacturer in fact foresees both ways, oral and enteral.

The product is declared gluten free e lactose free, and it is of Professional Dietetics S.p.A., Milan.

INDICATIONS

Why use Amino-Ther PRO Food for Special Medical Purposes 10 Amino Acids 30 Sachets of 5.7g? What is it for?

Amino-Ther PRO it's a food for special medical purposes based on a mixture of ten amino acids. The manufacturer intends it to dietary management of protein malnutrition in acute and chronic pathologies accompanied by loss of muscle mass, and in senile or neoplastic sarcopenia. It is registered in the register of foods for special medical purposes with the number 16793.

The two B vitamins in the formula accompany the amino acids on their own terrain: la Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism and the Vitamin B1 contributes to normal energy metabolism.

The manufacturer predicts two routes of administration, oral ed enteral, i.e. through probe. The product it is not suitable as the sole source of nutrition and it goes used under medical supervision.

INGREDIENTS

What ingredients does Amino-Ther PRO Food for Special Medical Purposes 10 Amino Acids 30 Sachets of 5.7g contain?

L-leucine, L-lysine hydrochloride, L-threonine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, citric acid, emulsifier: polysorbate 80; flavouring, L-cystine, L-histidine, malic acid, succinic acid, L-phenylalanine, L-methionine, L-tryptophan, sweeteners: sucralose, acesulfame K; colouring: beta-carotene; vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride).

Does not contain gluten. It does not contain lactose.

NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

What are the nutritional values of Amino-Ther PRO Food for Special Medical Purposes 10 Amino Acids 30 Sachets of 5.7g?

Average values ​​for 1 sachet of 5.7g and for 2 sachets; for amino acids, organic acids and vitamins the manufacturer also declares the value per 100 g
Energy: 97.35 kJ per pouch; 194.7 kJ for 2 bags
Energy: 22.9 kcal per pouch; 45.8 kcal for 2 sachets
Carbohydrates: 2.1 g per pouch; 4.2 g for 2 bags
of which sugars: 0.023 g per bag; 0.046 g for 2 bags
Salt: 0.067 g per bag; 0.134 g for 2 bags
Osmolarity: 255 mOsm/kg

Amino acids
L-leucine: 1,200 mg per sachet; 2,400 mg for 2 sachets; 21.053 mg per 100 g
L-lysine: 900 mg per sachet; 1,800 mg for 2 sachets; 15,789 mg per 100 g
L-threonine: 700 mg per sachet; 1,400 mg for 2 sachets; 12,281 mg per 100 g
L-isoleucine: 600 mg per sachet; 1,200 mg for 2 sachets; 10.526 mg per 100 g
L-valine: 600 mg per sachet; 1,200 mg for 2 sachets; 10.526 mg per 100 g
L-cystine: 150 mg per sachet; 300 mg for 2 sachets; 2,632 mg per 100 g
L-histidine: 150 mg per sachet; 300 mg for 2 sachets; 2,632 mg per 100 g
L-phenylalanine: 100 mg per sachet; 200 mg for 2 sachets; 1,754 mg per 100 g
L-methionine: 50 mg per sachet; 100 mg for 2 sachets; 877 mg per 100 g
L-tryptophan: 50 mg per sachet; 100 mg for 2 sachets; 877 mg per 100 g

Organic acids and vitamins
Citric acid: 409 mg per sachet; 818 mg for 2 sachets; 7.175 mg per 100 g
Succinic acid: 102.5 mg per sachet; 205 mg for 2 sachets; 1,798 mg per 100 g
Malic acid: 102.5 mg per sachet; 205 mg for 2 sachets; 1,798 mg per 100 g
Vitamin B6: 0.85 mg per sachet; 1.7 mg for 2 sachets; 15 mg per 100 g
Vitamin B1: 0.70 mg per sachet; 1.4 mg for 2 sachets; 12 mg per 100 g

HOW TO USE

How do I use Amino-Ther PRO Food for Special Medical Purposes 10 Amino Acids 30 Sachets of 5.7g?

The recommended dose is according to the doctor's opinion, indicatively 1-2 sachets per day.

Oral use
Pour the contents of one sachet into a glass and add 120-150 ml of non-carbonated water at room temperature. Mix until completely dispersed and consume immediately.

Enteral use
Make sure the probe is positioned correctly before use.
Pour the contents of one sachet into a suitable container and disperse in 150 ml of water.
Administer the solution using a syringe of at least 60 ml.
At the end of administration, wash the probe with another 30 ml of water.

WARNINGS

What are the warnings of Amino-Ther PRO Food for Special Medical Purposes 10 Amino Acids 30 Sachets of 5.7g?

Important notice
Use only under medical supervision.
The product is not suitable to be used as the sole source of nutrition.
The product is not recommended for children under 3 years of age.

Indicated for the dietary management of
Protein malnutrition in acute and chronic pathologies accompanied by loss of muscle mass, and senile or neoplastic sarcopenia.

Features that make the product suitable
Mixture of ten amino acids in free form, 4,500 mg per sachet, with three organic acids (citric, succinic and malic) and vitamins B1 and B6. Osmolarity 255 mOsm/kg. Formulation suitable for both oral and enteral administration.

Instructions for use and storage
Dissolve one sachet in 120-150 ml of non-carbonated water at room temperature, mix until completely dispersed and consume immediately. Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources.

Do not administer parenterally.

CONSERVATION

How is Amino-Ther PRO Food for Special Medical Purposes 10 Amino Acids 30 5.7g Bags stored?

Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources.

The expiry date refers to the product correctly stored in intact packaging. Validity with intact packaging: 24 months.

FORMAT

What is the format of Amino-Ther PRO Food for Special Medical Purposes 10 Amino Acids 30 Sachets of 5.7g?

30 sachets of 5.7g, for a net weight of 171 g.