Nutrien Elemental: Neutral-Tasting, Elemental Enteral Nutrition Formula

Enhanced Description

Nutrien Elemental is a specialized, hypoallergenic, neutral-tasting, elemental enteral nutrition formula designed for adults and children over 1 year of age experiencing digestive issues. This ready-to-mix formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for individuals with compromised digestive function.

Key Benefits

• Easy Digestion: Features enzymatically hydrolyzed whey protein for superior digestibility and tolerance. This significantly reduces the digestive workload.
• Rapid Energy Absorption: 50% of the fat content consists of Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), which are rapidly absorbed and bypasses the need for additional enzymatic breakdown, minimizing stress on the liver and pancreas.
• Anti-inflammatory & Immunomodulatory Effects: A balanced Omega-6:Omega-3 fatty acid ratio contributes to anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting benefits.
• Hypoallergenic Formula: Suitable for individuals with food allergies and intolerances, including milk protein intolerance. It’s lactose and gluten-free.
• Versatile Administration: Can be administered orally or via feeding tube (enteral).

When to Use Nutrien Elemental

• Post-gastrointestinal surgery
• Transition from parenteral to enteral nutrition
• Malabsorption syndromes (e.g., short bowel syndrome)
• Inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g., Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)
• Acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Radiation enteritis
• Chemotherapy-induced digestive issues
• Cystic fibrosis
• Diarrhea
• Food allergies and intolerances (especially milk protein intolerance)

Preparation Instructions

1. Boil water and cool to 40-50°C (104-122°F).
2. Add 2/3 of the required water to a clean container.
3. Add the measured scoops of Nutrien Elemental powder (refer to the dosage chart).
4. Mix thoroughly until completely dissolved and lump-free.
5. Add the remaining water to reach the desired volume.
6. Mix again. Ready to consume.

Usage and Storage

• Recommended daily intake: 50-200g (10-40 scoops) as a supplemental feeding.
• Prepare fresh before each use.
• Refrigerate prepared formula in a closed container for up to 24 hours. Mix well and warm to 30-50°C (86-122°F) before consumption.
• For tube feeding, use prepared formula at room temperature within 6 hours of preparation.
• Store unopened packages at 0-25°C (32-77°F) in a dry place (humidity below 75%).
• Opened packages should be stored in a cool, dry place (not refrigerated) for up to 3 weeks.
• Do not freeze or microwave.

Note

The presence of whey protein hydrolysate may result in a slightly bitter taste and specific odor.

Keywords

Nutrien Elemental, elemental diet, enteral nutrition, hypoallergenic, hydrolyzed protein, MCT oil, malabsorption, short bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, food allergies, milk protein intolerance, lactose-free, gluten-free, post-surgery nutrition, parenteral nutrition, tube feeding, oral feeding.