A compromised gut can cause poor outcomes. GI dysfunction and intolerance can compromise patients’ comfort and outcomes, and result in calorie or protein malnutrition. Adequate nutrient provision is dependent on use of an enteral nutrition formula that is well-tolerated and absorbed.
 
GI disorders can cause nutritional challenges. Depending on the severity of the condition, intake and digestion of nutrients can be challenging. Whether a patient has impaired GI function from a chronic or acute condition, enteral feeding success is dependent on the formula being well-tolerated and absorbed.