Fresubin® PRO Compact Drink high-energy nutritional supplement (Neutral): a small bottle, rich in nutrition. At just 125 ml per bottle it provides 300 kcal and 18 g of high-quality milk protein, making it well suited to older people at higher risk of muscle loss, to those who are frail, and to those with age-related musculoskeletal decline.
Five product features
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High energy: 300 kcal
A high energy density (2.4 kcal/ml) helps top up daily energy needs and improves adherence to recommended energy intake. -
High protein: 18 g of high-quality milk protein
Together with 1.8 g of leucine, this effectively stimulates muscle protein synthesis in older people who are at risk of, or already have, inadequate nutritional intake. -
High vitamin D: 6.3 micrograms
Combined with high protein and high calcium, this helps strengthen skeletal muscle and lower the risk of falls. -
High calcium: 438 mg
Two bottles a day meets the basic daily intake the European Food Safety Authority recommends for people aged 65 and over. -
High concentration: 125 ml Easy Bottle
A small volume with high nutrient density, making the recommended dose easier to keep to and its benefit easier to achieve.
Particularly suitable for
Older people with any of the following:
- Muscle loss
- Frailty
- Bone loss
It also suits nutritional needs around maintaining weight, strengthening skeletal muscle and lowering the risk of falls.
Suggested amount
Two bottles a day is suggested.
The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) recommends that, for older people at risk of or with inadequate nutritional intake, oral nutritional supplements should provide at least 400 kcal and 30 g of protein a day. For older people at higher risk of muscle loss, about 25 to 30 g of protein per meal is suggested, as the most effective way to stimulate muscle protein synthesis.
Product information
- Flavor: Neutral
- Volume: 125 ml per bottle
- Brand: Fresubin® (Fresenius Kabi, Germany)
# 125 ml per bottle.
^ High concentration is relative to Fresubin™ 1 kcal nutritional supplement, calculated on energy, protein, vitamin D and calcium per 100 ml.
◇ According to the European Food Safety Authority, the basic daily calcium intake for adults is 750 mg.
This product is an oral nutritional supplement, not a medicine, and cannot replace a balanced diet. If you have particular medical or nutritional needs, consult a doctor or registered dietitian first. Product information supplied by Fresenius Kabi Hong Kong Ltd.
