Fresubin® PRO Drink high-energy nutritional supplement (200ml x 24 bottles)

One cup can meet the daily extra high nutritional needs

High in calories, high in protein, high in vitamin D, high in calcium and high in nutrient density, it is especially suitable for the elderly suffering from sarcopenia, frailty or age-related musculoskeletal depletion.

High calorie: 480 kcal*

• Providing the lowest effective dose of 480 kcal per vial, improving compliance with recommended intake1,2

High protein: 28.8g high-quality milk protein*

• Provides 28.8 grams of protein per bottle, meeting additional protein needs in a low volume
• For malnourished patients who require additional protein, 25 – 30 grams of protein is the most effective dose to stimulate and maintain muscle protein synthesis3
• Provides 2.8 grams of leucine per bottle: For malnourished patients with sarcopenia, 2.5 – 3 grams of leucine per meal is recommended to most effectively stimulate muscle protein synthesis3

10 mcg Vitamin D*

• It is recommended that seniors aged 65 or above consume 15-20 mcg of vitamin D daily **4,5
• 10 micrograms of vitamin D, combined with high protein and calcium, especially suitable for frail patients 6

700 mg calcium*

• It is recommended that seniors aged 65 or above consume 750 – 900 mg of calcium daily7

200 ml EasyBottle*

• Small amount but high nutrient density helps improve medication compliance

Flavor: Hazelnut

Specifications: 200ml each

* 200 ml each

** Assumption: Minimum transdermal synthesis of vitamin D

Foods for special medical purposes used under medical supervision

References

1. Volkert D. Current ESPEN Guideline Clinical Nutrition and Hydration in Geriatrics. Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2020 Sep;145(18):1306-131.

2. Hubbard G et al. Clin Nutr 2012; 31(3): 293-312.

3. Paddon-Jones D, Rasmussen BB. Dietary protein recommendations and the prevention of sarcopenia. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2009;12(1):86-90.

4.EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values ​​for vitamin D. EFSA Journal 2016;14(10): 4547, doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2016.4547.

5. Nordic Nutrition. Recommendations. 5th ed. Copenhagen 2014.

6. Morley JE, Vellas B, van Kan GA, Anker SD, Bauer JM, Bernabei R, et al. Frailty consensus: a call to action. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2013;14(6):392-7.

7. EFSA NDA Panel Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values ​​for calcium. EFSA Journal 2015;13(5):4101, 82 pp. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4101