As necessidades nutricionais aumentam com a idade e nem sempre é possível atingi-las através da alimentação oral espontânea.1,2 A Suplementação Nutricional Oral permite o aumento da ingestão oral espontânea3 e apresenta benefícios clínicos comprovados.4-8
- Deutz NEP, et al. Protein intake and exercise for optimal muscle function with aging: Recommendations from the ESPEN
- Boirie Y., et al. Nutrition and protein energy homeostasis in elderly. Mech Ageing Dev. 2014 136-137:76-84
- MNI (Medical Nutrition International Industry). Oral Nutritional Supplements to Tackle Malnutrition: a Summary of the Evidence Base. 2012; 3rd version: 86
- Stratton RJ, et al. Disease-related Malnutrition – An Evidence-based Approach to Tretamente. Wallingford: CABI Publishing; 2013.
- McMurdo ME, et al. Should oral nutritional supplementation be given to undernourished older people upon hospital discharge? A controlled trial. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2009;57(12):2239-2245
- Norman K, et al. Three month intervention with protein and energy rich supplements improve muscle function and quality of life in malnourished patients with non-neoplastic gastrointestinal disease – a randomized controlled trial. Clin Nutr 2008;27(1):48-56
- Rabadi MG, et al. Intensive nutritional supplements can improve outcomes in stroke rehabilitation. Neurology 2008;71(23):1856-1861
- Gariballa S, et al. Dietaru Supplementation and Quality of Life of Older Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Am Geriatr Soc 2007;55(12):2030-2034
