Standard Oral Nutrition Supplements

The Role of Standard Oral Nutrition Supplements in Patient Care

Standard oral nutrition supplements help patients meet their nutritional needs when diet alone isn’t enough. This can be the case in patients who are having a hard time gaining weight, are at risk for muscle loss (sarcopenia), are recovering from surgery or illness, struggle with poor appetite due to cancer treatments, and more.² Oral nutrition supplementation with standard formulas can be used both in the short term for acute conditions, to recover from illness or surgery, or over the long term as a medical nutrition strategy to manage chronic diseases and conditions.

Using standard oral nutrition supplements in addition to food can be a clinically- and cost-effective way to manage malnutrition and keep patients out of the hospital.^3,4 One serving of most standard oral nutrition supplements provide 1.5-2.4 calories/ml, 10-12 grams of protein and a range of vitamins and minerals.³ Beneficial effects can be seen when taking 1-3 servings per day.³ Standard oral nutrition supplements should only be used by patients under the care of a physician and/or dietitian who will help monitor the patient’s health outcomes while taking supplementary oral nutrition.

Nestlé Health Science has a variety of evidence-based and clinically tested standard oral nutrition supplements, which are backed by science. With a variety of formats to help prevent flavor fatigue, healthcare professionals can offer a range of options that give optimal nutrition support to their patients’ needs and preferences.