FEATURES & BENEFITS
Targets the gut-brain axis in patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Combination of Butyrates, Calcium Propionate, Urodoxicoltaurine (TUDCA), Trehalose, L-Glutamine, CaHMB, Seaweed and essential Minerals and Trace Elements | Reduce levels of chronic, low-grade inflammation, apoptosis, aggregation of mis-folded proteins, oxidative stress, muscle wasting and maintain gut mucosal integrity |
| Single dose sachet | Convenient and easy to administer |
| Suitable for enteral use | Assist tube fed patients |
Ingredients have been selected based on those showing the most promise, in terms of current scientific research, in the area of neurodegenerative diseases.
Dosage & Directions for Use
The recommended dose Glutamed ND is 1 sachet, 3 times daily.
For patients with any gastrointestinal sensitivity, the dose of Glutamed ND can be titrated as follows:
ORAL
| Week | Dosage Instructions |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | 1 Glutamed ND sachet daily Start with 1 sachet daily. |
| Week 2 | 1 Glutamed ND sachet twice daily, morning and evening If well tolerated, progress to the maintenance dose in week 3 |
| Week 3 | 1 Glutamed ND sachet three times daily, morning, midday and evening |
Enteral/Tube Feed
Flush the feeding tube with 100 ml of sterile water. Mix the contents of 1 GLUTAMED ND sachet with 100 ml of water. Infuse through the feeding tube immediately. Flush the feeding tube after infusion, with an additional 20 ml of sterile water.
Glutamed ND can be mixed with a cacao milk blend, to reduce the bitter taste as follows:
Step 1: Make the Cacao mixture. Dissolve 2-3 t (approx. 12-18 g) cacao powder and 1 t instant coffee powder in boiling water or dissolve 2-3 t (12-18 g) cacao powder in boiling water and add 1 espresso shot (35ml). Add coconut milk to approximately 450ml and refrigerate. Use in divided doses daily. Discard any unused mixture after 24 hours.
Step 2: Mix the contents of 1 Glutamed ND sachet with 100ml – 140ml of the cold cacao milk blend. Stir well. Consume immediately.
Nutritional Information
| Nutritional Information | per 100 g Serving | per 25 g Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ / kcal) | 1600 kJ (382 kcal) | 400 kJ (95 kcal) |
| Protein | 40.8 g | 10.2 g |
| Glycaemic CHO | 4.8 g | - |
| of which total sugars | 2.2 g | - |
| Total Fat | 14.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.2 g | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Polysaturated fat | 4.8 g | 1.2 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Total Sodium | 1.95 g | 0.49 g |
| CaHMB | 1.15 g | 0.29 g |
| Magnesium | 284 mg | 71 mg |
| Zinc | 14 mg | 3.5 mg |
| Copper | 2 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Selenium | 80 mcg | 20 mcg |
Ingredient Statement: L-Glutamine, Sucrose, Trehalose, Calcium beta-Hydroxy-beta Methylbutyrate, Soya Lecithin, Ursodoxicoltaurine (TUDCA), MCT Coconut oil, Magnesium beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Calcium beta-Hydroxybutyrate, Calcium Propionate, Xanthan gum, Seaweed, Zinc Sulphate, Copper Sulphate, Sodium Selenite, Acidity regulator (E500), Sucralose and Steviol extract (non-nutritive sweeteners)
✔️ Suitable for diabetics
✔️ pH Neutral
✔️ Free from fat, gluten, lactose, and preservatives
