Each packet of Banatrol Plus and PreB2 prebiotic contains Bimuno, a prebiotic transgalactooligosaccharide, which is a food source for the beneficial bacteria that reside in the gut or colon. Unlike probiotics, prebiotics are not live bacteria/fungal spores so they are not destroyed or digested in the stomach or intestine or destroyed by antibiotics. Clinical studies show that B...
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are common among older people. Woman are more commonly affected than men but patients with dementia can have the highest incidence of all the population segments. The person may not be able to communicate how they feel so it is important to be aware of any sudden and unexplained change in behavior such as increased confusion, agitation or withdraw...
An article in Practical Gastroenterology states that “clogged feeding tubes are responsible for significant lost of delivery of enteral feeding. They also increase risks and cost to patients in the event that they must be replaced." "Enteral feeding tubes are the lifelines for those patients who rely on them for nutrition, hydration and medication administration. According to...
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine describes the burden of Clostridium difficile infections (C diff.) in the United States. The study reviews data from 2011 on infections among patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and in the community, and indicates that the risks for C diff infection and death increase with age in every setting. The study found that ...
High-protein, sugar-free gelatin. Increased protein needs, conditions requiring protein, dysphagia. Contains no Vitamin K. Also see Gelatein Plus with 20 grams protein and 150 calories....
The term “Dumping Syndrome” is used to describe when food is dumped too quickly into the small intestine which can cause bloating, cramping, nausea, diarrhea, weakness, sweating, and rapid heartbeat about 30 to 60 minutes after eating and again 2 to 3 hours later – as you can image this can be uncomfortable, alter one’s lifestyle and at times be very embarrassing. The m...
High Calorie, High Protein Gelatin 150 calories, 20 grams of protein, ideal for clear liquid diets, pressure injury and the dysphagia diet Contains no Vitamin K....
We are proud to announce that just as we have reinvented the pureed diet with Café Puree and Café Parfait, bringing to the market meat entrees with 21 grams of protein, the first-ever microwaveable trays, new and exciting pasta purees and innovative pureed desserts to meet the demands of modern healthcare food service, we have now reinvented the thickened dairy market with th...
High Calorie, High Protein Gelatin 220 calories, 20 grams of protein, Appropriate for dysphagia, Calories from medium chain triglycerides for better absorption and good GI tolerance Contains no Vitamin K....
The 4 fl.oz. Café Thickened Dairy milk. Café Thickened Dairy milk is made from 2% reduced fat milk and fortified with Vitamins A and D. Available in 2 consistencies: Nectar and Honey, Café Thickened Dairy milk delivers the taste, consistency and convenience you and your residents and patients want!...
