Actagain 1.5 Complete is one of the most cost-effective 1.5kcal/ml, ready-to-drink ONS per gram of protein.4
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. 56
Gradually, you will see Actagain 1.5 Complete transitioning to new sustainable packaging. Our Tetra Pak cartons contain 63% plant-based material and use 4x less plastic.7
All flavours of Actagain 1.5 Complete are suitable for vegetarians, halal and kosher diets, ensuring accessibility for all patients.
Actagain 1.5 Complete is available to order on the AYMES sample service. Starter Packs can be delivered free-of-charge to healthcare professionals or directly to their patients.
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. 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.
3. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Not suitable in children under 11 years as a sole source of nutrition.
4. Comparison based on MIMS data, (accessed Jan 2024): Actagain 1.5 Complete; £0.07/1g protein, 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.
5. 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).
6. British Dietetic Association. 2019. Vitamin D Fact Sheet.
7. Comparison based on AYMES data on file; Tetra Pak. Tetra Pak Packaging for AYMES presentation (accessed Jan 2025): Compared to HDPE bottle weighing 20g.