A specialized nutrition to support wound healing for patients with diabetic foot ulcer, pressure injury, surgical incisions, burns, radiotherapy-induced injuries, and other acute or chronic wounds. To be used under medical supervision.
Formulated with a unique blend of ingredients
HMB (Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate): a naturally occurring metabolite of leucine (essential amino acid)1
Arginine: an amino acid that promotes nutrient rich blood flow and is a building block for proteins, which can contribute to wound healing.2,3
Glutamine: a conditionally essential amino acid.4 Conditionally-essential amino acids, arginine and glutamine, are from protein. Protein supports building and maintenance of body tissues.
LACTOSE FREE. GLUTEN FREE. SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS.
Orange flavored
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Preli RB, Klein KP, Herrington DM. Vascular effects of dietary l-arginine supplementation. Atherosclerosis. 2002; 162: 1–15.
Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies. Dietary Reference Intakes of Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids. The National Academies Press, Washington, DC. 2005:593,94.