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Oral Supplement MCTprocal Unflavored Powder 16 Gram Individual Packet, 30/Box
Oral Supplement MCTprocal Unflavored Powder 16 Gram Individual Packet, 30/Box
$164.95
- Medex SKU:
- VFL-812539021582
- Packing Info:
- 30/Box
- Usually Ships:
- 3 - 5 Business Days
Description
Key Features:
Product Type: A powdered medical food designed for special dietary use under medical supervision.
Main Components: The name "MCTprocal" reflects its contents: MCT (Medium-Chain Triglycerides), protein, and calories. It provides a concentrated source of fat and protein.
Fat Source: The fat is entirely from MCT oil. MCTs are a type of fat that is more easily absorbed and metabolized by the body than the long-chain triglycerides (LCTs) found in most other fats and oils.
Protein Source: The protein is a high-quality whey protein concentrate.
Unflavored and Soluble: The powder is unflavored and is designed to dissolve easily, allowing it to be mixed into a wide variety of sweet and savory foods, liquids, and formulas without significantly altering the taste.
Convenient Packaging: It comes in pre-measured 16-gram individual packets, which ensures accurate and consistent dosing without the need for weighing.
Nutritional Profile: Each 16g packet provides approximately 111 calories, with about 10 grams of fat (from MCT) and 4 grams of protein.
Primary Uses:
MCTprocal™ is used for the dietary management of individuals who cannot efficiently digest or absorb conventional fats or who require additional calories from an MCT source. It must be used under the care of a doctor or dietitian.
Common conditions include:
Fat Malabsorption Syndromes: Used for patients with conditions like cystic fibrosis, short bowel syndrome, or liver disease who have difficulty absorbing long-chain fats.
Chylothorax: A condition where lymphatic fluid leaks into the space around the lungs. A diet high in MCTs is a primary treatment as MCTs bypass the lymphatic system during absorption.
Defects in Fatty Acid Metabolism: For patients with certain genetic disorders where the body cannot properly break down long-chain fats for energy (e.g., long-chain fatty acid oxidation defects).
Ketogenic Diets: It can be used as a component in medically-supervised ketogenic diets for the management of intractable epilepsy, providing a reliable source of ketogenic fats.