Hello all, I went to a new GI doc today and since I have lost a lot of weight and basically am malnourished because I'm scared to have D at work and so don't eat much, he recommended I take this shake called Peptamen. It's expensive, but he said it's the easiest way to get nutrition until we get my D (or A, as it is right now) cleared up. Here is the description:
Complete Peptide-Based Elemental Nutrition Developed specifically for the dietary management of those with impaired gastrointestinal function, PEPTAMEN® is ideal for those who require complete or supplemental nutritional support. PEPTAMEN is formulated for the dietary management of patients with short-bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, malabsorption syndromes, pancreatic insufficiency, chronic diarrhea, radiation enteritis and delayed gastric emptying. Features: Full-strength elemental nutrition from the first day of nutrition therapy Peptide-based for better absorption; 16% of calories from hydrolyzed whey protein Unflavored is isotonic (270 mOsm/kg H2O) for improved tolerance Available in cans (unflavored and vanilla) 70% of fat source as MCT to facilitate absorption; desirable n6:n3 ratio of 7.4:1 Contains taurine, carnitine and ultra-trace minerals for long-term feeding Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDI for 22 key vitamins and minerals in 1500 mL (1500 kcal) Lactose-free, gluten-free NOT FOR PARENTERAL USE NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH GALACTOSEMIA PEPTAMEN diets contain ingredients (e.g., partially hydrolyzed whey protein from cow's milk) that may not be appropriate for individuals with food allergies
It has dairy, but again, this is marketed to people who have IBD and severe digestive problems, and I can't imagine they would include "bad" dairy.
Has anyone tried this? It's expensive so I wouldn't want to use it for a long time, but in the short run to keep me from having deficiency problems it seems pretty worthwhile.
Thanks!
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