Vital 1.5 Cal is calorically dense, peptide-based therapeutic nutrition that provides complete, balanced nutrition for long- or short-term tube feeding for patients experiencing malabsorption, maldigestion, or impaired GI function and/or GI intolerance. For tube or oral feeding. For supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Use under medical supervision.
1? calories per mL?concentrated calories for fluid-restricted patients Vital 1.5 Cal is designed to promote tolerance with: advanced blend of hydrolyzed protein, structured lipid, and prebiotics (NutraFlora? scFOS? to support absorption and tolerance; hydrolyzed, peptide-based protein system; MCT/canola oil structured lipid, a next-generation fat to promote absorption of fatty acids; 1.4 g of NutraFlora scFOS/8 fl oz (6 g/L). scFOS are prebiotic fibers that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon Elevated antioxidants vitamins C and E and selenium to help reduce free radical damage 1500 Calories (1000 mL) provides at least 100% of the RDIs for 25 essential vitamins and minerals Gluten-free Suitable for lactose intolerance
