An elemental diet is a completely liquid diet with pre-digested nutrients that are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream (within 20 minutes). It gives your gastrointestinal system a rest from passing normal bowel movements, which can allow your colon and bowel to heal faster but still supplies your nutritional needs (also referred to as a bowel rest diet).
Whey Protein Isolate vs. Whey Hydrolysate for Elemental Shake
QUESTION: I'm wondering which elemental shake product is better? Because Absorb Plus has whey protein isolate and Optimental by Abbott has whey protein hydrolysate. Wikipedia says that the hydrolysates are predigested, and more easily absorbed. So I'm thinking they might be better for my mom. Any comments? Well, here's what I read from Wikipedia... "Whey [...]
