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Specialty Nutritional Products Are Our Specialty
Column #40, 10/05/01
by Jake Mossman, Owner of Taos Pharmacy

Taos Pharmacy carries a variety of nutritional supplements that are specially designed for medical conditions. Patients with diabetes, lung disease, or kidney disease can get supplements designed to meet their needs.

Ensure® is a source of complete, balanced nutrition that can be used as a snack or meal. It contains 24 essential vitamins and minerals. This is the most widely used regular nutritional supplement and comes in a variety of flavors. It is intended to add nutrients and calories to your regular diet. It is useful for cancer patients or people who have lost their appetite.

Glucerna® is a balanced nutritional supplement specially formulated to help improve glucose response. The formula is designed to enter your system slowly and to keep you satisfied longer to help manage your blood glucose. Glucerna® is available as shakes and snack bars.

Suplena® is specifically designed for people with renal failure who are not on dialysis. One serving provides 25% of vitamins and minerals in a low-protein formula.

Jevity® is a high-nitrogen, fiber-fortified formula for patients on tube feeding. It contains a level of fiber to maintain healthy bowel function.

Pulmocare® is designed for people with lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis. It is formulated to reduce carbon dioxide production.

NUTRA-Shake® products are a complete line designed for people who have difficulty maintaining or gaining weight. They are high in calories and low in volume. They are available in a variety of flavors and types including shakes, cookies, puddings and juices. Thickened products are available for persons with swallowing problems.

There are many other products available for special needs. Please ask us for help, if we don't carry the product you need, and we will make very effort to get it for you!

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