Preferred Label : Enzymatically-hydrolyzed Whey Protein-based Nutritional Supplement;
NCIt definition : An orally available, gluten-free, enzymatically hydrolyzed cysteine-rich whey-protein
based nutritional supplement containing essential vitamins, minerals, and trace elements,
as well as fat and carbohydrates. Upon oral intake of the nutritional supplement,
the whey protein may improve gastric functioning and gastrointestinal health, thereby
reducing vomiting and diarrhea. The whey-based hydrolyzed protein helps to alleviate
the digestive burden for the pancreas and may be beneficial for patients with a pancreas-associated
disease, such as pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer. Due to the high levels of cysteine
in the whey protein, this supplement increases levels of the antioxidant glutathione
(GSH). The polyunsaturated fatty acids in this supplement are incorporated in cell
membranes and affect the production of pro-inflammatory mediators, eliciting an anti-inflammatory
effect. Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) in this supplement enhance fat absorption
and may aid in the prevention of fat malabsorption. Altogether, this supplement may
prevent both malnutrition and weight loss.;
Drug name : Peptamen;
Origin ID : C121644;
UMLS CUI : C4055056;
Semantic type(s)
- Food [UMLS semantic type]
- concept_is_in_subset
