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Overview » Comparing Complan Shake
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Derived from a number of national surveys¹ and after careful consideration of the reference nutrient intake (RNI²), Complan Shake was formulated to deliver select additional vitamin and mineral requirements for those patients aged 65 and over, prone to increased biochemical deficiencies, receiving institutional care and other patients with or at risk of disease related malnutrition.
Complan is available over the counter and is best suited for people looking to supplement their diet.
The following select differences can be highlighted:
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Complan Shake
per 57g sachet* |
Complan
per 57g sachet* |
| Vitamin A |
300 µg |
200 µg |
| Vitamin D |
5 µg |
2.5 µg |
| Niacin |
6.8 mg |
9.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 |
0.75 µg |
0.5 µg |
| Biotin |
18 µg |
75 µg |
| Iodine (not a vitamin) |
50 µg |
35 µg |
*When made with whole milk
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¹ National Surveys:
- Finch s, Doyle W, Lowe C, Bates CJ, Prentice A. Smithers G & Clarke PC (1998) National Diet and Nutrition Survey: People aged 65 years and over. Vol 1: Report of the diet and Nutrition survey. London: The Stationery Office.
- Elia M and Stratton RJ. (2005) Poorer vitamin status in the elderly at risk of malnutrition using the 'Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool'? Proc Nut Soc; Vol 64:15A
- Henderson L, Irving K, Gregory J, Bates CJ, Prentice A, Perks J, Swan G & Farron M (2003b). The National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Adults aged 19-64 years. Vol 3 Report of the diet and Nutrition survey. London: The Stationery office.
- NICE Clinical guideline 32 (2006): Nutrition Support in Adults: oral nutrition support, enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition. www.nice.org.uk
² Reference Nutrient Intake for older adults:
DoH (1991) Dietary Reference Values for Food, Energy and Nutrients for the United Kingdom. London: HMSO. |
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