A randomized controlled study investigating
Of patients reached ESPEN protein recommendations
High compliance to study product
*A randomized controlled trial showed that taking a high-protein, low-volume oral nutritional supplement twice daily had positive effects on patients with colorectal and lung cancer + Another randomized controlled study showed that a high-protein, high-carbohydrate drink improved post-operative recovery in patients with gynecological cancers
Malnutrition – A Pressing Concern in Cancer Patients.
Diet in cancer patients is complicated by problems like:
Loss of appetite
90% Advanced-stage patients experience loss of appetite
Swallowing difficulties
40% Chemotherapy-treated lung cancer patients develop swallowing difficulties
Dehydration on admission
69% Terminally ill patients diagnosed with dehydration on admission

Do you know?
Up to 80% of patients with advanced cancer experience cachexia, characterized by severe weight loss and skeletal muscle wasting. This is more than just "malnutrition"—even with nutritional supplementation, it is difficult to fully reverse the breakdown of body tissue.
Oral Nutrition Made Simple – Twice-Daily, High-Protein, Low-Volume
Helps improve patients' mobility, respiratory and cardiovascular function, and enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy

How to choose the right protein supplement?
Twice-Daily, High-Protein, Low-Volume & 20 g protein in a 40 ml shot
A. More than 66% of cancer patients receiving systemic therapy were able to meet the minimum protein intake guidelines
B. 80% With advanced cancer develop cachexia, marked by life-threatening weight and skeletal muscle loss
for those at risk of malnutrition due to acute or chronic illness
e.g. For a 60 kg adult patient
A minimum of 72 g protein is required to meet intake guidelines
12 eggs
3.5 portions of fish or 3 portions of chicken
12 eggs
3.5 portions of fish
or
3 portions of chicken
Dutch Medical Food is a Global Medical Nutrition company that is specialised in Research, Development, Manufacturing and Distribution of Conventional and Innovative Nutritional Products and Personalised Solutions to nourish life, growth and health in children and adults who are critically ill, living with chronic disease or a condition requiring specialised nutrition.


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