SON Formula® vs. Dietary
Proteins & Protein Supplements
SON Formula® vs. Dietary Proteins & Protein Supplements |
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Characteristics |
SON Formula® |
Dietary |
Dietary Protein |
Net Nitrogen Utilization (NNU) for Body Protein Synthesis (BPS) |
99% |
32% (average) |
16% (average) |
Digestion Time |
23 min |
3-6 hours |
3-6 hours |
BPS/Time (NNU/min) |
99% NNU/ |
24-48 times lower |
48-96 times lower |
Released Nitrogen Catabolites |
1% |
68% (average) |
84% (average) |
Energy |
0.04 kcal/g |
4 kcal/g |
4 kcal/g |
Fecal residue |
Absent |
Present |
Present |
Contraindications |
None |
Renal Failure or |
Renal Failure or |
Adverse Reactions |
None |
Food Sensitivities |
Food Sensitivities |
Refrigeration |
Not Needed |
Needed |
N/A |
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