Estimation of glycemic index in a dietary formulation targeted to support enteral and oral nutritional needs

Abstract Background Enteral nutrition (EN) is the preferred method to extend nutritional support and mitigate chances of malnutrition in patients who are critically ill. In these patients, risk hyperglycemia high can result poor clinical outcomes delayed recovery. Hence, estimation glycemic index (GI) supplements used EN becomes important reduce all such risks. Objective To estimate GI a supplement formulated for ill during hospitalization after Methods Ten healthy participants (mean age: 25 years; mean body mass index: 21 kg/m 2 ) were included study. The test food was protein energy dense supplement, that derived g available carbohydrates which fed participants. reference 27.5 glucose monohydrate drink. Capillary blood measured at fasting (0 min) an interval 15 min till 120 min, consuming food, estimating GI. Glycemic values computed by using suggested Food Agriculture Organization United Nations (FAO) World Health (WHO). Results 39 ± 3 when calculated internationally recognized protocol. Conclusion found be category low