Souvenaid® contains a unique combination of nutrients, called Fortasyn™Connect, designed to meet the specific nutritional needs of people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
These include omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids(fish oil), uridine monophosphate and choline, together with phospholipids, B vitamins and other nutrients at levels difficult to achieve from normal dietary intake alone.
Souvenaid® is a daily medical nutrition drink available in 125ml bottle in 2 flavours – Vanilla and Cappuccino.
Nutritional composition of 125ml bottle of Souvenaid®
Energy, kcal
125
Protein, g
3.8
Carbohydrate, g
16.5
Fat, g
4.9
List of the key nutrients in 125ml bottle of Souvenaid®
EPA* (fish oil)
300mg
DHA** (fish oil)
1200mg
Phospholipids
106mg
Choline
400mg
UMP (uridine monophosphate)
625mg
Vitamin E
40mg
Vitamin C
80mg
Selenium
60µg
Vitamin B12
3µg
Vitamin B6
1mg
Folic acid
400µg
* EPA = eicosapentaenoic acid
** DHA = docosahexaenoic acid
Souvenaid® is not suitable as a sole source of nutrition and should only be used in addition to normal dietary intake.
Souvenaid® contains ingredients obtained from milk, fish and soy. People who have an allergy to milk protein, fish or soy may not be able to consume Souvenaid®.
Souvenaid® is not suitable for people with Galactosaemia.
Souvenaid® is gluten free. People with Coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity can consume Souvenaid®.
Souvenaid® is lactose free. People with lactose intolerance can consume Souvenaid®.
People with diabetes can consume Souvenaid®. However, Souvenaid® does contain carbohydrate and as with other foods containing carbohydrate, it is advisable for people with diabetes to monitor their blood glucose levels in consultation with their diabetes medical team.
What is Souvenaid®?
What is Souvenaid®?
Souvenaid® is a food for special medical purpose that contains a unique combination of nutrients specifically designed for the dietary management of people with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Based on more than 10 years of scientific research and development, this unique combination of nutrients, Fortasyn™Connect, provides the nutritional building blocks that are required by people with early Alzheimer’s disease.
DHA* + EPA# + UMP^ are building blocks for phospholipids
Phospholipids are major components found in the brain cell membrane
Choline is a nutrient found in the brain
Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
Vitamin B6 important for the production of energy
*DHA = Docosahexaenoic acid
#EPA = Eicosapentaenoic acid
^UMP = Uridine Monopshophate
How does Souvenaid® work?
Nutritional needs in early Alzheimer’s disease
The brain needs the following key nutrients in the right combination, and at the right levels in order to maintain synapse function and help the formation of new connections
The picture below illustrates the quantities of food that would need to be consumed daily, on top of a normal diet, to obtain the levels of nutrients that one 125ml bottle of Souvenaid® provides. Click on the components on the left hand side of the picture to view a breakdown of the dietary equivalence of each component in Souvenaid®.
Dietary equivalents for one bottle of Souvenaid1-5
Select component to see the amount in Souvenaid® and dietary equivalent
DHA & EPA
Amount in Souvenaid® (125 ml) 1200mg/300mg
Dietary Equivalent 4 tins of tuna/100g fresh tuna
UMP
Amount in Souvenaid® (125 ml) 625 mg
Dietary Equivalent 1 kg tomatoes
Choline
Amount in Souvenaid® (125 ml) 400 mg
Dietary Equivalent 100g minced beef
Phospholipids
Amount in Souvenaid® (125 ml) 106 mg
Dietary Equivalent 4 eggs
Folic Acid Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Vitamin E Selenium
Amount in Souvenaid® (125 ml)
Folic Acid: 400 μg
Vitamin B6: 1 mg
Vitamin B12: 3 μg
Vitamin C: 80 mg
Vitamin E: 40 mg
Selenium: 60 μg
Dietary Equivalent
Folic Acid: 1.2kg broccolli
Vitamin B6: 710g spinach
Vitamin B12: Contained in tuna
Vitamin C: 1 orange
Vitamin E: Contained in tuna portion
Selenium: Handful of brazil nuts
DHA and EPA are Omega-3 Fatty Acids
DHA = Docosahexaenoic acid; EPA = Eicosapentaenoic acid
UMP = Uridine Monophosphate
1. Jonas, DA et al. Ann Nutrition Metabol 2001;45:235-254.
2. Oruna-Concha, MJ et al. J Agric Food Chem 2007;55:5776-5780.
3. Data from Canadian Nutrient File, 2007 (www.hc-sc.gc.ca).
4. Data from:Food Composition and Nutrition Tables (5 ed), Medpharm Scientific Publ. (Stuttgart), 1994.
5. Data from: USDA Database for the Choline Content of Common Foods (www.ars.usda.gov).
Research has shown that people with memory loss in early Alzheimer’s disease often have low levels of the above key nutrients.
For people with early Alzheimer’s disease, who are subject to an accelerated loss of brain connections, it’s important to consistently maintain the right levels and combination of these key nutrients.
References:
1. Lopes da Silva S, et al. Alzheimer’s & Dementia 2014; 10(4); 485-502.
2. Mi W, et al. Nutrition 29: 1080-1089.
Scientifically Formulated
Two clinical trials have been carried out to look at the effect of Souvenaid® on patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease. Souvenir I trial, investigated the effects of Souvenaid® over a 12 week period1while in Souvenir II the study period was extended to a 24 week period2
All trials showed, in patients taking Souvenaid®, the nutrients were absorbed, as reflected in the increased measured blood samples during the trial period, resulting in improved nutritional status1-2.
References:
1. Scheltens P, et al. Alzheimers Dement. 2010 Jan;6(1)1-10.e1.
2. Scheltens P, et al. J Alzheimer’s Dis. 2012;31: 225-236.1.
How to take Souvenaid®
How to take Souvenaid®?
One bottle of Souvenaid® (125ml) should be consumed daily or as directed by your healthcare professional. Can be consumed with or without food.
When should I take Souvenaid®?
Try to consume it at the same time everyday. Souvenaid® should not be frozen or heated.
What if I miss my serving of Souvenaid® today?
One bottle of Souvenaid® should be consumed daily. If one serving is missed, please resume the next day. Do not double the intake i.e. consume 2 bottles in one day.
How to store Souvenaid®?
Once opened, Souvenaid® must be consumed immediately or refrigerated
Discard unused contents after 24 hours
We recommend drinking an entire bottle of Souvenaid® at once to ensure that the correct amount is taken each day.
How safe is Souvenaid®?
Souvenaid® contains nutrients that are naturally present in food. Results from two clinical studies showed Souvenaid was very well tolerated and had a positive safety profile.
Taking Souvenaid® with other Alzheimer's medications
Souvenaid® has been tested as an add-on therapy to standard medications for Alzheimer’s disease. No adverse events were reported as a result of taking Souvenaid® along with these medications. Talk to your healthcare professional for further advice.
Taking Souvenaid® along with other medications
Many patients who have been involved in clinical trials with Souvenaid® were also taking medications for other conditions. The use of Souvenaid® in combination with these other medications was not associated with any side effects in these patients. Talk to your healthcare professional for further advice.
Souvenaid® nutritional notes
Souvenaid® is not suitable as a sole source of nutrition and should only be used in addition to normal dietary intake.
Souvenaid® contains ingredients obtained from milk, fish and soy. People who have an allergy to milk protein, fish or soy may not be able to consume Souvenaid®.
Souvenaid® is not suitable for people with Galactosaemia.
Souvenaid® is gluten free. People with Coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity can consume Souvenaid®.
Souvenaid® is lactose free. People with lactose intolerance can consume Souvenaid®.
People with diabetes can consume Souvenaid®. However, Souvenaid® does contain carbohydrate and as with other foods containing carbohydrate, it is advisable for people with diabetes to monitor their blood glucose levels in consultation with their diabetes medical team.
Where can I get Souvenaid®?
Register for a FREE Souvenaid Consumer Sample Pack or call our Nutricia Careline.
(remark: only Singaporean residents are eligible to participate in this event)
Find Souvenaid® at these selected retail locations: