Supportan® is nutritional supplement specially designed for cancer patients. Compared to other cancer nutrition products, Supportan® has unique formulae with low carbohydrate, high energy, high protein* with fish oil and matches with ESPEN recommendations.

ESPEN guideline recommendations¹     

• Low carbohydrate and high energy: Supportan® DRINK is high fat/ low carbohydrate (40% energy/31% energy). Since cancer cells cannot use fat as source of energy, the formula provides energy to the patients, not the tumour^2,4
• High protein: Provides 40g protein daily^. Maintain immunity, help repair tissue, compensate for the loss of protein and counteract loss of muscle^2,5
• Contains EPA:  2g EPA and high protein supplement daily for at least seven week^{^@}. Reduce side effects of therapy⁵.
• Contains antioxidant vitamin: Contain sufficient antioxidant vitamin help wound healing and reduce chance of infections⁶
   

Medium chain triglyceride (MCT): Can be absorbed by the body easily and convert into energy^2,7

Prebiotic fibre: Water soluble fibre can soften faeces and promote intestinal health^2,5

Clinically free from lactose: Prevent diarrhea because of lactose intolerance

Research study

• 2 bottles of Supportan® DRINK daily can provide 2g of EPA. According to the study9, after 7 weeks with 2g of EPA and high protein supplement per day can increase the weight sigficantly5 , reduce treatment side effect3, maintain immunity10 and finish the treatment according to schedule

Recommend dosage:

• Nutritional supplement: 2 bottles/ day

Supportan® DRINK is ready to use. Enjoy Supportan® DRINK chilled for the best taste.

 A good nutritional status supports the success of medical treatment!

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*Based on 2021 market reseach

*ESPEN = The European Society of Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism

^ calculation is based on 2 bottles of Supportan® DRINK per day

@ EPA = Eicosapentaenoic Acid

Reference:

1.Arends J. Bodoky G. Bozzetti F, et al. ESPEN Guidelines on Enteral Nutrition: Non-surgical oncology. Clin Nutr. 2006;25:245-259.

2.Supportan® Powder Enteral Nutrition Formula Adapted to the Special Needs of Cancer Patients (Revised on 17th March 2014).

3.Argile’s JM. Cancer-associated malnutrition. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2005;9 Suppl 2:S39-50.

4.Rossi-Fannelli F, Cascino A, Muscaritoli M. Abnormal substrate metabolism and nutritional strategies in cancer management. JPEN J Parenteral Enteral Nutr. 1991;15:680-683.

5.Mac Donald et al. Understanding and Managing Cancer Cachexia. J Am Coll Surg Vol. 197, No. 1, July 2003

6.American Cancer Society. Benefits of good nutrition during cancer treatment. Available at: www.cancer.org/treatment/survivorshipduringandafterteatment/ nutritionforpeoplewithcancer/nutritionforthepersonwithcancer/nutrition-during-treatment-benefits (Accessed on 7th July, 2014).

7.Chow O&Barbul A. Immnonutrition: Role in Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle). 2014;3:46-53.

8.Nagao K & Yangita T. Medium-chain fatty acids: functional lipids for the prevention and treatment of the metabolic syndrome. Pharmacol Res. 2010;61:208-212.

9.Barber MD, Ross JA, Voss AC, et al. The effect of an oral nutritional supplement enriched with fish oil on weight-loss in patients with pancreatic cancer. Br J Cancer. 1999;81:80-86.

10. Muphy RA, et al. Supplementation With Fish Oil Increases First-Line Chemotherpay Effcacy in Patients With Advanced Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer. Cancer 2011;117:3774-80

Low GI index

• Modified carbohydrate profile to achieve a low glycemic index

Good and specific fat composition

•  High in mono-unsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), with medium chain triglyceride (MCT). Research study shows that diet rich in MUFA can improve insulin function
• “cardio-healthy” low saturated fat component consistent with American and European nutrition recommendations for patients with diabetes to maintain heart health¹
• With medium chain triglycerides (MCT), providing an easily absorbed source of energy and to improve blood lipid control and insulin sensitivity

 Balanced dietary fibre mix

• To preserve healthy gut function and lower the GI value

Low in sodium

• Suitable for patients with hypertension and reduced dietary sodium requirements

Research study*

1. Study tested 40 Type II diabetics on oral diabetic medication in need of nutritional support²

2. Continuously to use Diben® DRINK for 6 weeks, iAUC^0-240 is reduced by 45% compared with standard nutritional drink

(iAUC^0-240 = Incremental Area Under Curve during 0-240 minutes)

Continuously to use Diben® DRINK for 12 weeks, HbA1c is reduced from 7.3 to 6.1²

Recommended dosage

• Nutrition supplement: 2-3 bottles/ day
• Complete nutrition: 5 bottles/ day
  
   

This product is not registered under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance or the Chinese Medicine Ordinance. Any claim made for it has not been subject to evaluation for such registration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease.

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Reference:
1. American Diabetes Assoication. Diabetes Care 2018;41(Suppl 1):S38-S50.
2. Mayr P, Kuhn KS, Kiein P, et al. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2016;124:401-409.

It meets ESPEN (European Society for Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism) guideline recommendations¹.

Branched chain amino acids

• Its protein is composed of 44% branched chain amino acids (BCAA)
• Allow adequate protein supply without the risk of hepatic encephalopathy

Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT)

• 36% MCT in the fat component for easier and faster absorption because fat absorption is often disturbed in liver disease

Adapted in micronutrient and mineral content

• It can help maintain body function, increase immunity and helps patient have fast recovery.
• Low in sodium to counteract ascites and oedema
• Calcium and vitamin D to meet recommendations for prevention of cirrhosis-related osteoporosis

Prebiotic fibre

• Support regular bowel function

Suitable for patients with

• Or at risk of malnutrition
• Acute and chronic liver failure
• Risk of hepatic encephalopathy
   

Recommend dosage

• Nutrition supplement: 2-3 bottles/ day
• Complete Nutrition: 7-8 bottles/ day

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Reference:

1.Plauth, M. et al.: ESPEN guidelines for nutrition in liver disease and transplantation.Clinical Nutrition 16, 1997