Does Prodiet have any hydrolyzed diet? Yes, Peptimax is a 100% hydrolized formula. What is the most suitable product for those on dialysis? Prodiet offers HD Max, a product specially designed to meet the key needs of renal patients on dialysis (either hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis). It can be used as a sole source of nutrition or as a supplement. Which Prodiet diets are considered hypercaloric? Trophic range: Trophic 1.5 and Trophic EP. Supplements: Energyzip and Energyzip Fiber Specific range: HDmax For powdered diets, there is the possibility of hypercaloric dilutions (1.5 kcal/mL). What is the indicated age (Trophic and Energizyp are the most common)? Products are formulated for persons over 10 years old, with the exception of nutrient modules (CarboCH, ProteinPT and Enterfiber), which are not restrictive age, and Trophic Infant which can be consumed from 3 years old. Can the Trophic range diets be used as a supplement? Yes, they can be used as the sole source of food or as a complement to conventional food, consumed between meals. Does Prodiet have thickeners? Prodiet has no thickener formula. Does Trophic EP have saccharose? Trophic EP is saccharose-free. What would be the recommended dose of modules Enterfiber, ProteinPT and CarboCH? The recommendation varies according to each patient’s need. What is the difference in composition among Trophic Basic, Trophic 1.5, Trophic EP and Trophic Fiber diets? rophic Basic is a normocaloric and normal protein diet. Trophic 1.5 is a high calorie and normal protein diet. Trophic EP is a high calorie and high protein diet. Fiber is a trophic normocaloric and normal protein diet with fiber. What is the expiry of powdered diet after preparation? 2 hours after preparation under refrigeration from 2° to 8°C. How should I dilute the powder diet? Using a blender, mixer or household items like shaker, for perfect homogenization. What would be the correct way to dilute powdered diets? Trophic Basic – dilution for a 250 mL preparation: 1.0 kcal/mL = 8 measures + 210 mL water 1.2 kcal/mL = 10 measures + 200 mL water 1.5 kcal/mL = 12 measures + 190 mL water Trophic Bio – dilution for a 250 mL preparation: 1.0 kcal/mL = 9 measures + 210 mL water Trophic Junior – dilution for a 200 mL preparation: 1.0 kcal/mL = 6 measures + 170 mL water 1.2 kcal/mL = 7 measures + 160 mL water 1.5 kcal/mL = 9 measures + 154 mL water Peptimax – dilution for a 250 mL preparation: 1.0 kcal/mL = 7 measures + 210 mL water What are the advantages of protein mix? It promotes increased concentration of circulating amino acids, promotes protein synthesis and is ideal for the elderly, cancer patients and individuals who need to maintain muscle mass. Can Trophic Basic powder and Trophic Bio be offered as an option to oral supplementation for the patient? Yes, they can be used per oral and enteral. Does HDmax have saccharose? HDmax is saccharose-free. What is polydextrose? Polydextrose exhibits properties similar to those of dietary fibers and aggregates prebiotic action, ensuring a healthy and balanced intestinal microbiota and resulting in a normal performing physiological functions, such as trophism of the intestinal mucosa glucose tolerance, absorption of minerals and regular intestinal transit. Such functions of the polydextrose differ from a conventional fiber for the simple reason that it mediates its effects via intestinal microbiota, and fiber may or may not have this influence. Why the Trophic line is considered nutritionally complete? The Trophic Prodiet line is considered nutritionally complete, since it provides the macro and micronutrients required to nourish an individual. May I administer the Prodiet Nutrição Clínica (Prodiet Clinic Nutrition) by the parenteral route? No product of this line can be administered by the parenteral route. How should I store the Prodiet products? The products must be stored at room temperature in a dry and cool place. After open: Post products (cans) must be consumed within a maximum period of 30 days Liquid products (liter and 200 ml packages) should be refrigerated (2° C to 8° C) and consumed within a maximum period of 24 hours. Do not consume after the expiration date in the packaging. What is the indicated age (Trophic and Energizyp are the most common)? Products are formulated for persons over 10 years old, with the exception of nutrient modules (CarboCH, ProteinPT and Enterfiber), which are not restrictive age, and Trophic Infant which can be consumed from 3 years old.