Actagain 1.5 Complete

Actagain 1.5 Complete is one of the most cost-effective 1.5kcal/ml, ready-to-drink ONS per gram of protein.^[5]
With 2g of additional protein in each bottle, it’s now even easier to optimise your patient’s protein intake. Research has shown that adequate dietary intake of protein and calcium alongside a daily 10μg vitamin D supplement, can help to maintain muscle health, particularly throughout the ageing process.^[6],^[7]

References:

[1] Nutritionally complete for vitamins and minerals (excluding electrolytes; sodium, potassium, magnesium and chloride) in 1000mls (5 bottles), calculated using the UK Reference Nutrient Intakes for men aged 19-50 years.

[2] With the exception of Strawberry Burst flavour due to the presence of Carmine.

[3] Provides 10ug in 2 servings which meets DoH recommendations for adults and children over 4 years of age. The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) recommendations on vitamin D; December 2023.

[4] Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Not suitable in children under 11 years as a sole source of nutrition.

[5] Comparison based on MIMS data, (accessed May 2024): Actagain 1.5 Complete; £0.07/1g protein, Anaiah Healthcare: EnergieShake Complete; £0.07/1g protein, Altraplen Energy; £0.08/1g protein, Ensure Plus; £0.12/1g protein; Fresubin Energy; £0.13/1g protein, Fortisip; £0.12/1g protein.

[6] Bauer, J. 2013. Evidence-Based Recommendations for Optimal Dietary Protein Intake in Older People: A Position Paper From the PROT-AGE Study Group. Available from: www.jamda.com/article/S1525-8610(13)00326-5/abstract?code=jmda-site-; (accessed: April 2024).

[7] British Dietetic Association. 2019. Vitamin D Fact Sheet.