What is Dysphagia?
Dysphagia is a common disease that causes difficulty or discomfort in swallowing foods and beverages. It can be associated with pain and can occur in patients of any age, but is more common in adults and elderly.
What are the Common Signs of Dysphagia?
What are the Benefits of Beverage Thickeners?
Drink Thickeners prevent thin liquids from moving quickly down the throat and help reduce the risk of spilling from the mouth. Thin liquids can be unpredictable, unmanageable, difficult to control, and can possibly slip to the airway before the swallowing reflex initiates. When a liquid is thickened, it slows down the bolus flow in order to compensate for a delayed swallow, which reduces airway closure. When liquids are thickened with products, such as the Thick-It AquaCare H2O Thickened Liquids, it gives patients more time to properly swallow.
How do Instant Food Thickeners Work?
They are formulated with thickening polymers, such as food-starch, corn-starch, and gum-based thickeners, such as Xanthan gum. This formula is designed to bind and thicken loose and runny foods by secreting a bacterium that produces Glucose and sucrose fermentation. Bacterium forms a substance with a pleasant texture that is similar to ice cream. If you prefer to have your food in a ready-to-eat puree, you may like to try the Thick & Easy Ready to Use Puree Bowls by Hormel.
What are the Different Types of Thickening Agents?
Additional Information
Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, and Long Term Care Institute, National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging, Florida International University, Miami, 33199, USA. [email protected] Use of Thickened Liquids in Skilled Nursing Facilities Butler E., Gluch L., Burke B.
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 115, Issue 1, January 2015, Pages 106-111 Rheological Characteristics of Cold Thickened Beverages Containing Xanthan Gum-Based Food Thickeners Used for Dysphagia Diets Hyun M.ChoMSByoungseungYooPhD
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