/p>In order to improve the nutritional status of people suffering from dysphagia, Nestle Health Science has launched a new solution for the hydration of these patients, Resource Aqua+ gelled 3n1, gelled water in pudding texture that provides three fundamental benefits: hydration, stimulation and regulation.
It is a very hydrating refreshing drink since it contains 91% water in pudding texture. It also stands out for its ability to stimulate swallowing by facilitate saliva production and provide a sensation of freshness in the mouth thanks to a unique blend of ingredients called Quench. Provides a high dietary fiber content (PHGG, for its acronym in Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum) is especially necessary in this type of patients, since it helps regulate the intestinal transit.
These types of patients have difficulties swallowing fluids due to the high risk that they go to the lungs and cause a respiratory infection. In this sense, the gelled waters are a good option for hydration for the patient with dysphagia for their convenience, since they are ready to use and maintain their texture even at room temperature.
Unlike gelatins, which can dissolve in the mouth and require cold to maintain their texture, gelled waters dissolve in the stomachthus facilitating its correct swallowing into the digestive system.
It should be remembered that people with dysphagia are at high risk of dehydration And its consequences can be very serious. 23% of those over 70 who live at home suffer from this disorder, and in nursing homes the figure rises to 69% and almost 48% in the case of frail elderly hospitalized due to acute illness.
And as they warn from , it is a increasingly common syndrome among the older population, mainly due to the increase in the prevalence of chronic pathologies like the disease of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s which has a negative impact on their quality of life.