Optimental is the brand name of an enteral feeding formula used in patients with metabolic stress such as sepsis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) or with a malabsorptive condition. It is considered a semi-elemental formula in that a portion of the protein source is partially hydrolyzed for better absorption while the rest is the form of free amino acids. It is lactose and gluten-free and kosher.<\/p>\n
The protein sources in Optimental are soy protein hydrolysate, partially hydrolyzed sodium caseinate, and free arginine. The carbohydrate sources are maltodextrin, sucrose, and fructooligosaccharides (FOS) . The fat source contains medium chain triglyerides, canola oil, and soybean oil.<\/p>\n
Optimental is given via feeding tube or can be drunk by the patient. It is generally not administered to a goal rate, but rather is used to start a feeding regimen and then is converted to a polymeric feeding formula when the patient has improved<\/p>\n
About 1420 ml\/day are needed to meet the recommended RDI (required daily intake) for key vitamins and nutrients. The formulation is as follows:<\/p>\n
Dietary fiber – 5 g\/L
\nCals\/mL – 1.0
\nProteins – 20 %
\nCarbohydrate – 4%
\nFats – 25%
\nTotal cals\/nitrogen – 122:1<\/p>\n
Sodium\/L – 46 mEq
\nPotassium\/L – 45 mEq
\nChloride\/L – 38 mEq
\nPhosphorus\/L – 1055 mg
\nMagnesium\/L – 425 mg
\nCalcium\/L – 1060 mg<\/p>\n
Iron\/L – 13 mg
\nVitamin K\/L – 85 mcg<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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