Inflammation in Formulas

Hidden Sources of Inflammation in Commercial Enteral Formulas: Looking beyond the sugar and chemicals

There is a growing level of awareness around the increased risk for chronic disease and inflammatory-mediated conditions with sugar consumption. Many Liquid Hope and Nourish customers choose our organic, whole-food enteral formulas for this reason alone. Others have decided that there is no place for artificial ingredients or chemicals in their meal replacements or the diet of their critically ill loved ones.  These are major issues with many commercial enteral formulas, whether the sugar is coming from corn syrup or fruit juice concentrates and whether the chemicals are preservatives, artificial flavors, or agrochemical residues.  Lesser known hazards found in these formulas however, may be even more important to avoid. Continue reading