Meal Replacement & Supplements

Meal Replacements & Supplements
  • XtraCal Plus High Calorie Supplement Medtrition/National Nutrition 16866

    XtraCal Plus

    XtraCal Plus Unflavored High Calorie Supplement 1 oz. Packet

    Concentrated liquid which provides 230 calories and 14 Grams protein per 45 mL 230 calories; 14 Grams protein Made with MCT oil for faster absorption Water soluble. Mixes easily into liquids and tube feed formulas Does not separate after mixing Can be...

    $134.37
  • Diabetisource AC Tube Feeding Formula Nestle Healthcare Nutrition

    Diabetisource

    Diabetisource AC Complete Nutrition, Tube Feeding Formula, 8.45 oz

    Diabetisource Advanced Control complete nutrition tube feeding formula contains a unique carbohydrate blend that includes pureed fruits and vegetables to help with the nutritional management of blood glucose levels.Carbohydrate blend includes pureed...

    As low as $14.01
  • ProSource TF Tube Feeding Formula Medtrition/National Nutrition

    ProSource

    ProSource TF Unflavored Tube Feeding Formula 45 mL Pouch

    Specifically for the tube feed administration to meet the protein needs of the critically ill or those with increased protein needs such as malnutrition, protein energy malnutrition, fluid restricted diets, cachexia and hypoalbuminemia.11 Grams of...

    As low as $10.41
  • Compleat Tube Feeding Formula Nestle Healthcare Nutrition

    Compleat

    Compleat Unflavored Tube Feeding Formula 8.45 oz Carton

    Compleat provides the equivalent of 1 cup equivalent of fruits and vegetables per complete feeding (1400 mL). Compleat formula includes a variety of ingredients from real foods such as protein from milk, chicken, and peas as well as fruit and vegetable...

    As low as $12.99
  • Isosource 1.5 Cal Tube Feeding Formula Nestle Healthcare Nutrition

    Isosource

    Isosource 1.5 Cal Unflavored Tube Feeding Formula 8.45 oz Carton

    Isosource 1.5 Cal is a calorically dense formula containing IS50, a blend of insoluble and prebiotic soluble fibers to help support digestive health and normal bowel function. Isosource 1.5 Cal is formulated for patients who have elevated caloric and...

    As low as $11.75
  • Isosource HN Tube Feeding Formula Nestle Healthcare Nutrition

    Isosource

    Isosource HN Unflavored Tube Feeding Formula 8.45 oz Carton

    Isosource HN (High Nitrogen) Complete Nutrition is a high-protein, tube-feeding formula providing 1.2 calories per mL and 54 grams of protein per 1000 mL.High-quality casein and soy protein blend to help support lean body mass Primary fat source is...

    As low as $9.31
  • PediaSure Grow & Gain Pediatric Oral Supplement Abbott Nutrition

    PediaSure

    PediaSure Grow & Gain Pediatric Oral Supplement, Chocolate, 8 oz

    Shake-like chocolate-flavored therapeutic nutritional drink clinically proven to help children, 2 - 13 years of age, grow.Contains 7 Grams of protein, 25 vitamins and minerals, including antioxidants (vitamins C and E and selenium) to support the immune...

    $90.16
  • PediaSure Grow & Gain Pediatric Oral Supplement Abbott Nutrition

    PediaSure

    PediaSure Grow & Gain Pediatric Oral Supplement, 8 oz Bottle

    Shake-like therapeutic nutritional drink clinically proven to help children, 2 - 13 years of age, grow.Contains 7 Grams of protein, 25 vitamins and minerals, including antioxidants (vitamins C and E and selenium) to support the immune system, and DHA...

    $91.27
  • Peptamen with Prebio 1 Oral Supplement / Tube Feeding Formula Nestle Healthcare Nutrition

    Peptamen

    Peptamen with Prebio 1 Vanilla Tube Feeding Formula, 250 mL

    Peptamen with Prebio1 peptide-based formula is a nutritionally complete peptide-based gastrointestinal formula specifically designed for people who cannot digest or absorb nutrients from conventional foods. Balanced peptide profile promotes GI...

    As low as $18.25
  • Peptamen 1.5 Tube Feeding Formula Nestle Healthcare Nutrition

    Peptamen

    Peptamen 1.5 Unflavored Tube Feeding Formula, 8.45 oz Carton

    Specialized enteral nutrition formula designed to support absorption and tolerance in individuals with a gastrointestinal disorder for volume-restricted or high caloric needs. Provides nutritional support for individuals with Impaired GI function:...

    As low as $304.49
Meal Replacements & Supplements

When you or a loved one has a health concern or injury that makes it difficult to eat, liquid meal replacements can help you get the nutrients you need. You can take meal replacements orally as a fortified beverage or through enteral feeding or tube feeding.

Why Use Meal Replacements?

There are many reasons someone may need meal replacements. For example, if you have a hard time eating enough food, liquid meal replacements can help you get the calories and nutrients your body needs.
You may consider meal replacements if:

  • You’re experiencing weight loss.
  • You have health issues that make it difficult to chew.
  • You risk malnourishment.
  • You have poor digestion or impaired GI function.
  • Your risk malabsorption.
You can take these liquid formulas as supplements to help you maintain weight, support bowel function, improve wound healing, and ensure you have all the nutrients you need. Meal replacements can also be your only source of nutrition.

When is Tube Feeding Used?

If you cannot take meal replacements orally, tube feeding can help you meet your nutritional needs. Enteral feeding delivers nutrients directly to your GI tract by placing a feeding tube in the mouth or nose or directly into the stomach through the abdomen. Reasons you may use enteral feeding include:

  • An illness or injury that reduces your energy, making it harder to eat.
  • Cancer or other illnesses that can cause nausea, vomiting, and fatigue.
  • An illness that makes it difficult or unsafe to swallow.

What Nutrients Can You Get in Meal Replacements?

Meal replacements and tube feeding formulas contain everything your body needs. This includes calories, fluids, protein, fat, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Taking liquid meal replacements as directed will meet your recommended daily intake of all essential nutrients. Most formulas are also lactose- and gluten-free.

You can drink a meal replacement several times a day, just like you would eat a meal. Or your physician may recommend continuous feedings that send small amounts of tube feeding formula into your stomach over several hours. These meal replacements can support long-term or short-term nutrition.

Choosing Meal Replacements and Tube Feeding Formulas

Liquid meal replacements, whether taken orally or through a tube, offer calorically dense nutrition, but each formula has a different balance of nutrients. When choosing meal replacements and tube feeding formulas, compare products to find a formula that meets your caloric needs.

Some meal replacements promote bowel health, treat malnutrition, or regulate blood pressure. Others help people with kidney failure or improve wound recovery and tissue repair. Some formulas are meant to replace all your meals, and others are meal supplements. Tube feeding formulas have a unique balance of nutrients tailored to help particular patients.

Talk to Your Doctor

When using meal replacements, it’s important to rely on quality products that ensure you’re getting complete nutrition. The wrong formula can lead to poor health outcomes. It could also leave you missing an important nutrient your body needs. Before you purchase meal replacements, talk to your doctor about which ones are right for you.