Used when: Oral intake is inadequate The gut is functional ASPEN Golden Rule: If the gut works, use it or loose it . Core Components of EN Formulas All EN formulas contain: Protein (intact, peptides, or amino acids) Carbohydrates Fat Water Electrolytes Vitamins & Trace Elements What really differentiates formulas: Protein form Fat composition Osmolality Fiber content Disease-specific modifications Classification of EN Formulas (ASPEN-Based) Intact protein Require normal digestion & absorption Used in: Normal GI function Most hospitalized patients Examples: Ensure | Jevity | Osmolite - (-) Protein as peptides Often enriched with MCTs Easier absorption Used in: Mildmoderate malabsorption Pancreatitis Partial short bowel syndrome Feeding intolerance Examples: Peptamen | Vital | Monogen Free amino acids Minimal fat High osmolality Used in: Severe malabsorption Severe short bowel syndrome Refractory intolerance Example: Vivonex To view or add a comment, sign in One major nutraceutical trend: Targeted nutrition
They are especially beneficial for people with health conditions or genetic variants that interfere with the metabolism of non-methylated folate or B12
Additionally, genetic susceptibility should not be overlooked, with twin studies indicating that genetic factors contribute approximately 3040% to comorbidity, and certain genetic polymorphisms such as 5-HT transporter gene ( SLC6A4 ) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor ( BDNF ) gene variants are associated with comorbidity susceptibility (Levy et al., 2001)
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Gene silencing by small interfering RNA Transient gene silencing was attained by transfection of small interfering RNA (siRNA) into cells using siPORT lipid transfection reagent according to the manufacturers instructions
