Nestlé India launches ThickenUp Clear for patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia
Nestlé India has launched ThickenUp Clear, a food and beverage thickener that can be used to help patients with swallowing difficulties especially in oropharyngeal dysphagia.
Nestle said that ThickenUp Clear can be administered to those experiencing challenges in swallowing, clinically known as dysphagia due to conditions such as head and neck cancer, stroke, Parkinson’s Disease among others. Dysphagia is a major yet understated health condition that leads to dehydration, malnutrition led infections, and impaired quality of life.
“ThickenUp Clear is clinically proven to improve swallowing safety and efficacy. The product is scientifically designed and is manufactured by a unique technology at Osthofen, Germany, exclusively for Nestlé Health Science. It is xanthan gum-based and is tasteless, colourless, odourless and amylase resistant. The product can be added to varied liquids to enhance swallowing safety and efficacy,” the company said in a statement.
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- Laparoscopic fundoplication surgery saves 12-year-old boy suffering from GERD Doctors at a Mumbai hospital gave a new lease of life to a 12-year-old boy, who had Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), by carrying out laparoscopic fundoplication surgery. |
Mansi Khanna, Head, Nestlé India Health Science, said “As a global leader in the science of nutrition, we nourish those who need extra care, fill nutrition gaps and provide innovative products for a healthier future. With the launch of ThickenUp Clear, we are sustaining the momentum on new growth platforms, strengthening our presence in nutritional science. This product is an addition to the existing portfolio that addresses various health-induced nutrition issues, thus reiterating our commitment to empowering healthier lives through nutrition.’’
