Hi Instant Coffee,
Couldn't get the last link to work that I sent to Organic Girl, so found another. Lists Corn Syrup as 1st ingredient. (most likely HFCS) wouldn't you think? Or are they going to put Caro in there??
If you're allergic to corn or can't tolerate it for some reason. I don't think it is terribly nutritious, so wouldn't jump to take it. However, if I was having a flare, I might try it as it would only be temporary until flare ended. Then I'd go super nutritious. With this darn disease, you've got to do what you've got to do.
I noticed that on one sight it listed 17 countries where available, but US wasn't on the list. Why do you suppose that is? Can it be purchased by mail order from other countries?
http://www.nestle.co.za/brands/health_sciences/modulen-ibd
Here's info from their website.
MODULEN® IBD
Modulen® IBD is a nutritionally complete formula suitable for oral and tube feeding, especially designed for the dietary management of Crohn’s Disease in paediatric (>5years) and adult patients.
INDICATIONS
In Crohn’s disease: As an alternative to steroid therapy during the active phase/As a supplement during the remission phase/As an adjunct to medical steroid therapy.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Contains Transforming Growth Factor –ß2 (TGF-ß2) from patented manufacturing process. TGF-ß2 has natural anti-inflammatory properties to reduce inflammation associated with inflammatory bowel disease
Contains 25% of fat as MCT
Lactose and Gluten free
Fibre free
Meets the RDI for adult patients in 2000ml per day; for children the RDI is met per volume appropriate for age
Suitable as sole source of nutrition
DOSAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:
As directed by a health care professional
200g powder (24 scoops) + 850 ml water = 1000ml
50g powder (6 scoops) + 210 ml water = 250ml
INGREDIENTS
Corn syrup, casein, sucrose, milk fat, medium chain triglycerides, corn oil, emulsifier (soya lecithin), potassium citrate, calcium phosphate, sodium citrate, calcium carbonate, magnesium chloride, acidity regulator potassium hydroxide (e525), potassium chloride, vitamins: vitamin C, vitamin E, niacin (vit. PP), pantothenic acid (vit. B5), vitamin B6, thiamine, (vit. B1), vitamin A, riboflavin (B2), vitamin D, folic acid, vitamin K, biotin, vitamin B12, choline bitartrate, ferrous sulphate, zinc sulphate, magnesium oxide, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, sodium molybdate, potassium iodide, chromium chloride, sodium selenate.
Modulen (400g powder)
Nurtitional Analysis UOM per 500ml per 1000ml
Energy kj 2070 4200
Protein g 18 36
Carbohydrate g 54 110
of which
Sugar g 15 30
Fat g 23 47
of which
-MCT g 6 12
Total fibre g 0 0
Vit A μgRE 420 840
Vit D μg 4,9 10
Vit E mgTE 6,5 13
Vit K μg 27 55
Vit C mg 47 97
Folic Acid μg 120 240
Vit B1 (Thiamine) mg 0,59 1,2
Vit B2 (Riboflavin) mg 0,64 1,3
Vit B6 mg 0,83 1,7
Vit B12 μg 1,6 3,2
Niacin mgNE 5,8 12
Pantothenic Acid mg 2,4 5
Sodium mg 170 350
Potassium mg 600 1200
Chloride mg 370 750
Calcium mg 450 910
Phosphorus mg 300 610
Magnesium mg 100 200
Copper μg 0,49 1
Zinc mg 4,7 9,6
Iron mg 5,4 11
Selenium μg 17 35
Chromium μg 25 51
Molybdenum μg 37 75
Manganese μg 0,98 2
Iodine μg 49 100
Biotin μg 16 32
Choline mg 35 72
USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION. Not for children under 5 years of age. Not for parenteral use. Gluten Free YES, Soy ingredients YES, Milk ingredients YES.