LH BLU is a food for special medical purposes (FSMPs) indicated for:
- Dietary management of protein-energy malnutrition associated with cancer
- during drug treatment, the perioperative period, and remission
- even in the presence of mucositis and/or difficulty consuming large volumes of fluids
Use only under a doctor's supervision.
SPECIFIC FEATURES
- Developed based on the ESPEN International Guidelines on Clinical Nutrition in Cancer202153, ESMO202187, MASCC/ISOO202088, and ASPEN2026107.
- Contains:
- Total L-glutamine 6.67 g/100 g, as recommended by MASCC/ISOO 202188 and ASPEN 2026107, and zinc (14.34 mg/100 g)91, for the management of oral mucositis in cancer patients
- a blend of L-carnosine (330.40 mg/100 g), with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-glycation, and chelating properties, 94;95 and polyphenolic extracts ( 88 mg/100 g) from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) and black currant (Ribes nigrum L.) – Pending patent applications No. 102025000011485 and No. PTC/IB2026/055074
- Soluble fiber (9.07 g/100 g), of which: inulin (1.60 g/100 g) and FOS (1.60 g/100 g), which help improvestool consistency96 and promote the differentiation ofthe microbiota108
- Powder formulation: allows the caloric density to be adjusted from 1.0 to 3.0 kcal/ml, enabling the precise measurement of the required number of kcal without waste, with a reduced environmental impact according to a comparative LCA report conducted by Limenet
- It meets patients' specific needs:
- during drug therapy or radiation therapy, in the perioperative period, and during remission
- who may develop or have developed mucositis: contains L-glutamine and zinc
- for individuals who have difficulty consuming large volumes of liquids: a powder that can be reconstituted into solutions with adjustable density ranging from 1 to 3 kcal/ml, yielding consistencies ranging from liquid to thick according to the IDDSI scale (0–3)
- For dysgeusia or taste disturbances: It can be mixed with water, beverages, or food.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- High-calorie, high-protein, low-carbohydrate
- Nutrient composition: protein 26%, carbohydrates 38%, fat 32%, fiber 4%
- Neutral taste: can be added to water or other beverages and foods
- Formula SENZA: lattosio (<0,1 g/100g), glutine (<5 ppm), coloranti, emulsionanti, conservanti ededulcoranti artificiali
- Recommended for enteral administration, either orally or via a nasogastric tube
- Large measuring spoon: 1 level measuring spoon = 23 g of LH BLU = 104 kcal
Maltodextrin; corn starch; medium-chain triglycerides (contains milk and milk derivatives); hydrolyzed collagen protein; whey protein isolate; L-glutamine; inulin; fructooligosaccharides; fructose; carnosine; Black bilberry extract (Vaccinium myrtillus L. – fruits) standardized to 10% proanthocyanidins; black currant extract (Ribes nigrum L. – fruits) standardized to 7% anthocyanins; microencapsulated zinc oxide; vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol); sodium selenite.
HOW TO TAKE LH BLU
The dosage of LH BLU should be determined by the physician based on the patient's degree of malnutrition.
Average daily intake according to the literature: 600kcal111
The LH BLU mixture can be prepared at different caloric densities to achieve different consistencies:
| Caloric Density | Water to add (ml/measuring cup) | Definition | IDDSI Scale |
| 1.0 kcal/ml | 75 | Liquid | 0 |
| 1.5 kcal/ml | 47 | Liquid | 0 |
| 2.0 kcal/ml | 33 | Slightly thick | 1 |
| 2.5 kcal/mL | 25 | Moderately dense | 2 |
| 3.0 kcal/ml | 16 | Dense | 3 |
The dose may be divided into several doses throughout the day.
The videos explain how to dissolve LH BLU in water to prepare a 208-kcal solution (2 scoops) at different calorie densities (from 1 to 3 kcal/ml).
PREPARATION OF A HYPERTHERMIC BLUE LH SOLUTION
| No. of scoops | LH BLUE (g) | kcal | Protein (g) | L-glutamine (g) | Fiber (g) | Vitamin D3 (μg) | Amount of water to add (ml) to achieve a calorie density of: | |||
| 1.5 kcal/ml (IDDSI 0) | 2 kcal/ml (IDDSI 1) | 2.5 kcal/ml (IDDSI 2) | 3 kcal/ml (IDDSI 3) | |||||||
| 2 | 46 | 208 | 13,6 | 3,06 | 4,18 | 15,32 | 94 | 66 | 50 | 32 |
| 4 | 92 | 416 | 27,2 | 6,12 | 8,36 | 30,64 | 188 | 132 | 100 | 64 |
| 5 | 115 | 520 | 34 | 7,65 | 10,45 | 38,30 | 235 | 165 | 125 | 80 |
| 6 | 138 | 624 | 40,8 | 9,18 | 12,54 | 45,96 | 282 | 198 | 150 | 96 |
| 8 | 184 | 832 | 54,4 | 12,24 | 16,72 | 61,28 | 376 | 264 | 200 | 128 |
| 10 | 230 | 1040 | 68 | 15,30 | 20,90 | 76,60 | 470 | 330 | 250 | 160 |
| 20 | 460 | 2080 | 136 | 30,60 | 41,80 | 153,20 | 940 | 660 | 500 | 320 |
HIRING
When using this product for the first time, it is recommended to increase the dose by 100 kcal per day until the dose recommended by your doctor is reached (for example, it takes 6 days to reach an average dose of 600 kcal/day)53.
LH BLU can be mixed into water, beverages, or food, provided the temperature does not exceed 40°C.
The solution’s color is due to the presence of the “ PLANT EXTRACTS ” in LH BLU.
The LIONHEALTH scientific team has developed the LH BLU intake protocol, a guide that recommends how to divide your daily intake based on your target calorie intake, which can be downloaded here.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
- LH BLU must be used under medical supervision
- If used in patients with mucositis, regular medical monitoring is recommended
- Not intended as the sole source of nutrition
- This product is intended for individuals over the age of 14; a doctor may evaluate its use in younger individuals based on their nutritional needs
- This product may pose health risks if taken by people who do not have the medical condition for which it is indicated.
- It must not be administered parenterally
