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Maintaining Quality of Life for Oncology Patients<\/p>\n
Can be consumed from diagnosis through post-treatment. Helps combat muscle loss and weight reduction during treatment, effectively supports immune function and increases nutritional intake!<\/p>\n
Supportan\u2122 is a nutritional supplement specifically designed for cancer patients. Compared to other cancer nutrition products, Supportan\u2122 is the only formula with low carbohydrate, high energy, and high protein content*, contains fish oil, and complies with the recommendations of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN)1.<\/p>\n
Low Carbohydrate, High Energy: Supportan\u2122 cancer-specific nutrition contains high fat\/low carbohydrate (40% energy\/31% energy). Since fat cannot provide energy to cancer cells, the formula provides energy only to the patient, not the tumor2.<\/p>\n
High Protein: Provides 40g of protein daily^. Maintains immunity, aids tissue repair, replenishes protein consumption, and combats muscle loss3.<\/p>\n
Contains EPA: Provides 2g of EPA daily^@. Effectively alleviates treatment side effects4. Increases T-cell count, helps enhance immunity in cancer patients5. Improves nutritional status of cancer patients5.<\/p>\n
Contains Antioxidant Vitamins: Contains sufficient antioxidant vitamins, aids wound healing, and reduces infection risk6.<\/p>\n
Medium-Chain Fatty Acids (MCT): Easily absorbed by the body and converted into energy7.<\/p>\n
Prebiotic Fiber: Soluble fiber softens stool and improves gut health3.<\/p>\n
Clinically Lactose-Free: Avoids diarrhea caused by lactose intolerance.<\/p>\n
Research Shows<\/p>\n
Two bottles of Supportan\u2122 cancer-specific nutrition daily provide 2g of EPA. According to research8, consuming 2g of EPA and high-protein supplements daily for 7 consecutive weeks significantly increases weight4, alleviates treatment side effects5, maintains immunity9, and allows completion of treatment as scheduled.<\/p>\n
Recommended Dosage:<\/p>\n
Nutritional Supplementation: 2 bottles daily<\/p>\n
Flavors<\/p>\n
Italian Coffee, Pineapple Coconut, Tropical Fruit<\/p>\n
Specifications<\/p>\n
200ml per bottle<\/p>\n
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^Based on daily consumption of 2 bottles of Supportan\u2122 cancer-specific nutrition<\/p>\n
@ EPA = Eicosapentaenoic Acid<\/p>\n
*Based on 2021 market survey<\/p>\n
References:<\/p>\n
1. Arends J, et al. ESPEN Guidelines on nutrition in cancer patients. Clinical Nutrition. 2017;36;11-48.<\/p>\n
2. Rossi-Fannelli F, Cascino A, Muscaritoli M. Abnormal substrate metabolism and nutritional strategies in cancer management. JPEN J Parenteral Enteral Nutr. 1991;15:680-683.<\/p>\n
3. Benefits of good nutrition during cancer treatment. American Cancer Society website (assessed on May 7. 2019): www.cancer.org\/treatment\/survivorship-during-and-after-treatment\/staying-active\/nutrition\/nutrition-during-treatment\/benefits.html.<\/p>\n
Supportan\u00ae Powder Enteral Nutrition Formula Adapted to the Special Needs of Cancer Patients (Revised on 17th March 2014).<\/p>\n
4. Mac Donald et al. Understanding and Managing Cancer Cachexia. J Am Coll Surg. 2003; 1: 143-161<\/p>\n
5. Argile\u2019s JM. Cancer-associated malnutrition. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2005;9 Suppl 2:S39-50.<\/p>\n
6.Chow O&Barbul A. Immunonutrition: Role in Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle). 2014;3:46-53.<\/p>\n
7. Nagao K & Yangita T. Medium-chain fatty acids: functional lipids for the prevention and treatment of the metabolic syndrome. Pharmacol Res. 2010;61:208-212.<\/p>\n
8. Barber MD, Ross JA, Voss AC, et al. The effect of an oral nutritional supplement enriched with fish oil on weight-loss in patients with pancreatic cancer. Br J Cancer. 1999;81:80-86.<\/p>\n
9. Muphy RA, et al. Supplementation With Fish Oil Increases First-Line Chemotherapy Efficacy in Patients With Advanced Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer. Cancer 2011;117:3774-80<\/p>\n
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