Monogen is a milk protein-based powder, low in fat, and high in medium chain triglycerides (MCT) and is a medical food for individuals over 1 year of age. Indications:
- Long chain fatty acid oxidation disorders
- Hyperlipoproteinemia type 1
- Chylothorax
- Intestinal lymphangiectasia
- Intractable malabsorption with steatorrhoe
- Post-operative feeding in short gut syndrome
- Other lipid and lymphatic disorders where a low fat, high MCT diet is indicated Main Features:
- 25% of calories from fat
- 90% of fat as MCT
- Excellent ratio of essential fatty acids (n6:n3 ratio of 4.6:1)
- Contains complete profile of vitamins and minerals including trace elements
- Osmolality (mOsm/kg): Dilution 22 kcal/fl oz: 250 mOsm/kg 30 kcal/fl oz: 370 mOsm/kg
