Abbott Abound (30 sachets x 24g)

Abound

• A specialized nutrition to support wound healing for patients with diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, surgical incisions, burns, radiotherapy-induced injuries, and other acute or chronic wounds. To be used under medical supervision.
   
• Formulated with a unique blend of ingredients
  • HMB (Beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl-butyrate): a naturally occurring metabolite of leucine (essential amino acid)1
  • Arginine: an amino acid that promotes nutrient-rich blood flow and is a building block for proteins, which can contribute to wound healing.2,3
  • Glutamine: a conditionally essential amino acid.4 Conditionally essential amino acids, arginine, and glutamine, are from protein. Protein supports  building and maintenance of body tissues.
     
• LACTOSE FREE. GLUTEN FREE. SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS.
   
• Orange flavored
  

1. Williams JZ, Abumrad N, Barbul A. Effect of a specialized amino acid mixture on human collagen deposition. Ann Surg. 2002;236:369-374.
2. Stechmiller JK, Childress B and Cowan L. Arginine supplement and wound healing. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2005; 20:52-61.
3. Preli RB, Klein KP, Herrington DM. Vascular effects of dietary l-arginine supplementation. Atherosclerosis. 2002; 162: 1–15.
4. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies. Dietary Reference Intakes of Energy, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids. The National Academies Press, Washington, DC. 2005:593,94.

THIS PRODUCT IS HALAL CERTIFIED