DYSPHAGIA

Dysphameal for home use

Foods for Special Medical Purposes
People suffering from dysphagia are highly exposed to the risk of malnutrition — a condition that can seriously compromise health if not properly managed. Dysphameal is an innovative food line specifically designed for home use, which simplifies dietary management of dysphagia in a domestic setting and offering concrete, offering practical and safe support to patients, families, and caregivers. 

Developed in collaboration with the University of Genoa, Dysphameal products ensure safe swallowing through textures calibrated by a patented texturization system, and actively prevent protein-calorie depletion and dehydration, thanks to nutritionally complete, innovative, and great-tasting formulas.
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What are Foods for Special Medical Purposes?

Dysphameal home-use products are certified by the Italian Ministry of Health as Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP), offering superior therapeutic standards and significant advantages for patient management at home. Foods for Special Medical Purposes are products specifically formulated for the dietary management of individuals who, due to disease or complex conditions, are unable to ingest, digest, or absorb sufficient nutrients through normal food intake.
Benefits of Dysphameal certified as Foods for Special Medical Purposes
  • Listed in the National Register of Foods for Special Medical Purposes of the Ministry of Health
  • Available through the National Health System, upon medical prescription from an accreditated center or a clinical nutrition specialist
  • Guaranteed therapeutic efficacy, thanks to nutritionally complete formulas
  • A wide variety of flavours covering all daily meals, from breakfast to dinner.
What is malnutrition?
Malnutrition is a condition characterized by functional and structural changes in the body caused by a discrepancy between nutritional needs and actual food intake. This condition occurs when nutrient intake is inadequate relative to the body’s actual needs, leading to a progressive decline in its physiological functions. It is essential not to underestimate the problem or wait for obvious symptoms to appear: malnutrition must be addressed through consistent prevention, capable of intervening before nutritional imbalance seriously compromises health.
Consequences

  • Reduced intestinal function

  • Impaired muscle function

  • Impaired response to NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)

  • Reduced immune response

  • Increased wound healing time

  • Increased risk of infection

  • Slower post-illness recovery

  • Reduced quality of life and life expectancy

What is dysphagia?
Dysphagia is a dysfunction of the digestive system characterized by difficulty in swallowing and in ensuring the correct passage of the food bolus through the upper digestive tract. This condition often arises as a consequence of other obstructive or motor disorders. Depending on severity, it may affect solid foods only, or extend to semi-liquid and liquid consistencies, making even the intake of water difficult.
Consequences
  • Weight loss and worsening BMI (Body Mass Index)
  • Protein-energy deficit
  • Sarcopenia
  • Reduced immune response
  • Complications of other underlying conditions
  • Reduced quality of life and life expectancy

What makes Dysphameal unique?

NATURAL INGREDIENTS

Meals based on dehydrated natural ingredients, with a high concentration of calories and proteins, enriched with vitamins and minerals.
COMPLETE NUTRITIONAL INTAKE
Nutritionally complete and balanced products covering daily requirements, eliminating the need for dietary supplements where not necessary.

ADJUSTABLE TEXTURE

Through the addition of texturizing ingredients, meals — once rehydrated — can be modulated to different consistency levels, suitable for all stages of dysphagia.

INTACT TASTE AND AROMA

Variety and enjoyment of meals guaranteed, thanks to preserved flavours and aromas and a wide range of recipes.

SAFE SWALLOWING

Safe swallowing ensured by the appropriate consistency: a soft, homogeneous structure, free from lumps, double phases, or variations in density, viscosity, and cohesion.

DIET MONITORING

The ability to precisely quantify nutritional intake makes it possible to monitor and manage dietary plans more effectively.

HYGIENE AND FOOD SAFETY

Hygiene and food safety are guaranteed by the use of the dispenser, which operates at temperatures of approximately 85°C, with no direct handling of raw ingredients.
EASY TO PREPARE AND STORE
Ready in 5 minutes and refrigerator-stable after preparation, thanks to excellent product stability.
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