Clearly Protein

New from Bariatric Advantage – Clearly Protein. As a refreshing, ready-to-drink alternative to traditional protein shakes designed to aid bariatric patients in reaching their daily protein goals. Whey protein naturally provides branched chain amino acids and shows a PDCAAS score of 1.0. Made with 20 g of protein from whey protein isolate in each bottle, Clearly Protein is perfect for any time of day. Additionally, this thirst-quenching drink may be used as part of a clear liquid diet.

Each 16.9 fl oz bottle contains:

• 20 g protein from 100% whey protein isolate
• No artificial sweeteners
• 0 g fat
• 0 g carbohydrates
• 0 g sugar*
• 80 calories

Add a single bottle to any order for $5; call Patient Care at 800.898.6888. Single bottles are not available online.

*Not a low calorie food

Protein is a major functional and structural component of all the cells of the body. Deficiency of this important macronutrient is common after bariatric surgery as dietary intake of protein is generally reduced following procedures. Studies have shown that even 12 months after bariatric surgery, many patients do not get the minimum recommended daily protein intake of 60 g/day.¹

ASMBS guidelines for post-surgical bariatric patients call for a minimum protein intake of 60 g/day and up to 1.5 g per kg of ideal body weight per day, with higher levels to be assessed on an individualized basis.² Other bariatric clinical guidelines state 70-120 g per day as likely more adequate, while some patients may need >100 g of protein per day based on procedure and body weight.^2,3

1. Moize V, et al. Protein intake and lean tissue mass retention following bariatric surgery. Clin Nutr. 2013 Aug;32(4):550-5
2. Mechanick J, et al. Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Nutritional, Metabolic, and Nonsurgical Support of the Bariatric Surgery Patient—2013 Update: Cosponsored by American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, The Obesity Society, and American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) 21.0 1 (2013): S1–27. PMC. Web. 27 Feb. 2017.
3. Herber D, et al. Post-Bariatric Surgery Care Guidelines, J Clin Endocrinol Metab. November 2010, 95(11):4823–4843.