Used when: Oral intake is inadequate The gut is functional ASPEN Golden Rule: If the gut works, use it or loose it . Core Components of EN Formulas All EN formulas contain: Protein (intact, peptides, or amino acids) Carbohydrates Fat Water Electrolytes Vitamins & Trace Elements What really differentiates formulas: Protein form Fat composition Osmolality Fiber content Disease-specific modifications Classification of EN Formulas (ASPEN-Based) Intact protein Require normal digestion & absorption Used in: Normal GI function Most hospitalized patients Examples: Ensure | Jevity | Osmolite - (-) Protein as peptides Often enriched with MCTs Easier absorption Used in: Mildmoderate malabsorption Pancreatitis Partial short bowel syndrome Feeding intolerance Examples: Peptamen | Vital | Monogen Free amino acids Minimal fat High osmolality Used in: Severe malabsorption Severe short bowel syndrome Refractory intolerance Example: Vivonex To view or add a comment, sign in One major nutraceutical trend: Targeted nutrition
High levels of histamine also cause brain fog and anxiety as well as disrupt the BBB [29]
J Transl Med 21(1):613 Carneiro AMD, Airey DC, Thompson B, Zhu C-B, Lu L, Chesler EJ, Erikson KM, Blakely RD (2009) Functional coding variation in recombinant inbred mouse lines reveals multiple serotonin transporter-associated phenotypes
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Peptides used in clinical hair growth protocols are sourced from FDA-registered compounding pharmacies under a valid prescription written by a licensed medical provider
