I Valex 2 Amino Acid-Modified Medical Food

IValex 2 is an Amino Acid-Modified Medical Food. IValex 2 Amino Acid-Modified Medical Food offers nutrition support for children and adults with a disorder of leucine catabolism. I-Valex 2 is Leucine-free. Use I-Valex 2 under medical supervision.

IValex 2 Amino Acid-Modified Medical FoodFeatures and Benefits

• Nutrient profile specifically designed for children and adults.
• When fed according to the Abbott Nutrition Support Protocols, provides adequate amounts of all nutrients.
• Leucine-free to allow greater intake of intact protein.
• 30% of energy as fat to help supply essential fatty acids.
• Isoleucine and valine to help prevent deficiency of these amino acids.
• Glycine (2000 mg/100 g) to bind with acyl groups and help enhance their excretion in a nontoxic form.
• L-carnitine (1800 mg/100 g) to help supply amount normally found in foods of animal origin and help excrete toxic metabolites.
• Halal
• Gluten-free
• Lactose-free

IValex 2 Nutrition Information Links

• IValex 2 Nutritional Information contains details for vitamins, minerals, protein and calories.
• IValex 2 Nutrition Guide offers several pages of nutritional information about this Abbott Nutrition product line.

Ingredients

Unflavored Powder

I-Valex-2 Powder / 14.1-oz (400-g) Can / 6 ct

Corn Syrup Solids, L-Alanine, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Sodium Citrate, Soy Oil, L-Glutamic Acid, L-Aspartic Acid, L-Arginine, L-Proline, L-Lysine Acetate, Calcium Phosphate, L-Glycine, L-Carnitine, L-Tyrosine. Less than 2% of the Following: L-Phenylalanine, Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, L-Serine, L-Threonine, Silicon Dioxide, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine, L-Histidine, DATEM, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, L-Methionine, L-Cystine Dihydrochloride, L-Tryptophan, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Taurine, Choline Chloride, m-Inositol, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Mixed Tocopherols, Cupric Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Chromium Chloride, Potassium Iodide, Beta-Carotene, Biotin, Sodium Selenate, Phylloquinone, Sodium Molybdate, Vitamin D3, and Cyanocobalamin. 

IValex-2 Preparation

• Directions for Preparation and Use: Use Only As Directed by a Physician
  
  Depending on specific needs of each individual, preparation will vary as prescribed by physician. Follow physician's instructions carefully.
  • Wash your hands, surfaces and utensils.
  • Pour prescribed amount of water into a clean container.
  • Add prescribed amount of I-Valex-2 powder (and other ingredients if recommended).
  • Shake well for 10-15 seconds; if using a blender, mix no more than 5 seconds.
  • Pour mixture into clean feeding cup or container; cap.
  • Serve chilled. Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard.
  
  Helpful Hints
  • Add sweetened drink crystals to enhance flavor.
  • Add chocolate or strawberry syrup.
  • Mix I-Valex-2 with fruit to make a smoothie
  • Freeze flavored mixture into slushies.
  
  
• Approximate Weights for Unpacked, Level U.S. Standard Dry Household Measures for Powder* 
  
  

  Household Measure (US)	Weight (g)
  1 Tbsp	8
  1/4 Cup	30
  1/3 Cup	40
  1/2 Cup	60
  1 Cup	120

  
  * For most accurate results, I-Valex-2 should be weighed on a scale that reads in grams.
  
  

• Powder
  • Once mixed, store container in refrigerator and use within 24 hours
  • Store unopened or opened can at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures.
  • Use opened can contents within 1 month.