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Essential
Amino Acid
An
unflavoured, powdered mixture of essential amino acids, including
cystine and histidine.
- Balanced
mixture of essential amino acids
- Essential
Amino Acid Mix provides 4 g of protein equivalent per 5
g of powder
- Recommended
feeding concentration is 5% w/v (e.g. 5 g powder to 100 mL of
water)
- Best
served as a chilled drink, mixed with water, fruit juices or
other formulas
- Not suitable
as the sole source of nutrition; micronutrients and energy must
be supplied separately
- Not for
parenteral use
- Osmolality:
5% w/v = 349 mOsm/kg
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- Dietary
management of urea cycle disorders
- Conditions
in which a nutritionally complete feed is not suitable or a
modular approach is required
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Directions
for Preparation and Use
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The
recommended dosage of Essential Amino Acid
Mix is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition
of the patient. It is best served as a chilled drink. Mix the
prescribed amount of the powder to a paste with cold water and
make up to required volume.
Suggestions
for mixing include addition to soft foods (e.g. applesauce),
fruit juices, or mix with other formula tolerated.
| Essential
Amino Acid Mix |
| 1
Tbsp |
9.0
g |
| 1/2
Tbsp |
4.1
g |
| 1
tsp |
2.7
g |
| 1/2
tsp |
1.4
g |
Household
measurements are approximations only. For most accurate results,
use a gram scale.
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Store in a cool, dry place.
Once opened, use within one month. Always replace container
lid after use. Once reconstituted, the prepared feed should
be stored in a refrigerator and must not be kept longer
than 24 hours from the time of preparation. Stir or shake
immediately before serving.
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Nutrients
| Nutrients |
Per
100 g |
| Calories |
316 |
| Protein
Equivalent, g |
79 |
| Amino
Acids, g |
94.5 |
| Fat,
g |
None |
| Carbohydrate,
g |
None |
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Amino
Acid Profile, g |
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| L-Cystine |
3.78 |
| L-Histidine |
3.78 |
| L-Isoleucine |
10.4
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| L-Leucine |
16.17
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| L-Lysine |
13.25 |
| L-Methionine |
3.78 |
| L-Phenylalanine |
5.67 |
| L-Threonine |
11.35 |
| L-Tryptophan |
2.36 |
| L-Tyrosine |
9.46 |
| L-Valine |
14.56 |
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L-Lysine
Acetate, L-Leucine, L-Valine, L-Threonine, L-Isoleucine, L-Tyrosine,
L-Phenylalanine, L-Histidine, L-Cystine, L-Methionine, L-Tryptophan.
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