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SON Formula is much more nutritionally effective than dietary proteins or other protein substitutes

SON Formula® vs. Dietary
Proteins & Protein Supplements

 

SON Formula® vs. Dietary Proteins & Protein Supplements

Characteristics

SON Formula®

Dietary
Proteins

Dietary Protein
Supplements

Net Nitrogen Utilization (NNU) for Body Protein Synthesis (BPS)

99%

32% (average)

16% (average)

Digestion Time

23 min

3-6 hours
(6-12 times longer)

3-6 hours
(6-12 times longer)

BPS/Time (NNU/min)

99% NNU/
23 min

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
Hepatic Failure

Renal Failure or
Hepatic Failure

Adverse Reactions

None

Food Sensitivities

Food Sensitivities

Refrigeration

Not Needed

Needed

N/A

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