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Complete
Amino Acid
An
unflavoured, powdered mixture of essential and non-essential amino
acids
- Balanced
mixture of essential and non-essential amino acids
- Supplements
increased protein needs in enteral formulas
- Complete
Amino Acid Mix provides 4 g of protein equivalent per 5
g of powder
- Recommended
feeding concentration is 5% w/v (e.g. 5 g powder to 100 mL of
water)
- Best
served as a chilled drink, mixed with water, fruit juices or
other formulas
- Not suitable
as the sole source of nutrition; micronutrients and energy must
be supplied separately
- Not for
parenteral use
- Osmolality:
5% w/v = 360 mOsm/kg
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- Conditions
in which a nutritionally complete feed is not suitable or a
modular approach is required
- Conditions
where an oligoallergenic diet is indicated, e.g. individuals
intolerance to milk protein or other whole protein
- Intractable
malabsorption
- Feeding
difficulties in post-operative conditions
- Chronic
intestinal diseases, e.g. Crohn's disease
- Short
Bowel Syndrome following intestinal resection
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Directions
for Preparation and Use
-
The recommended dosage of the Complete
Amino Acid Mix is dependent on the age, body weight
and medical condition of the patient. May be used in enteral
feedings.
Complete
Amino Acid Mix is best presented in a concentrated
form, e.g. drink or paste; water or diluted drinks should
be offered at the same time.
Suggestions
for mixing include addition to soft foods (e.g. applesauce),
fruit juices, or mixed with other formula tolerated.
Suggested
dilution: 5g powder plus 100 mL water (e.g. 1 to 20 w/v dilution).
| Complete
Amino Acid Household Measurements |
| 1
Tbsp |
9.5
g |
| 1/2
Tbsp |
4.4
g |
| 1
tsp |
2.9
g |
| 1/2
tsp |
1.4
g |
Household
measurements are approximations only. For most accurate results,
use a gram scale.
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Store
in a cool, dry place. Once opened, use within one month.
Always replace container lid after use. Once reconstituted,
the prepared feed should be stored in a refrigerator and
must not be kept longer than 24 hours from the time of preparation.
Stir or shake immediately before serving.
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Nutrients
| Nutrients |
Per
100 g |
| Calories |
328 |
| Protein
Equivalent, g |
82 |
| Amino
Acids, g |
98 |
| Fat,
g |
None |
| Carbohydrate,
g |
None |
|
Amino
Acid Profile, g |
|
| L-Alanine |
3.5 |
| L-Arginine |
7.66 |
| L-Aspartic
Acid |
6.39 |
| L-Cystine |
2.4 |
| L-Glutamic
Acid |
8.17 |
| Glycine |
6.0 |
| L-Histidine |
4.38 |
| L-Isoleucine |
5.95
|
| L-Leucine |
10.22
|
| L-Lysine |
7.55 |
| L-Methionine |
1.65 |
| L-Phenylalanine |
4.5 |
| L-Proline |
7.0 |
| L-Serine |
4.29 |
| L-Threonine |
5.0 |
| L-Tryptophan |
2.0 |
| L-Tyrosine |
4.3 |
| L-Valine |
6.5 |
| L-Glutamine |
0.7 |
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L-Lysine
L-Glutamate, L-Leucine, L-Arginine, L-Proline, L-Valine, L-Aspartic
Acid, Glycine, L-Isoleucine, L-Threonine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Histidine,
L-Serine, L-Tyrosine, L-Alanine, L-Cystine, L-Tryptophan, L-Methionine,
L-Glutamine, L-Glutamic Acid.
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