Our formulas utilize Vitamin D3 in the form of cholecalciferol. D3 naturally synthesizes in your skin during exposure to sunlight and it’s also a commercially prepared supplement made from the lanolin retrieved from washing sheeps’ wool; therefore, it may not be considered vegan for some individuals based on their practices. Other than the D3, our formulas are vegan.

Under guidelines of our research laboratories, if Liquid Hope Peptide and Nourish Peptide are stored and handled properly at ambient temperatures of 60º to 70º degrees Fahrenheit, the maximum shelf-life is two years.

Is it OK for Liquid Hope Peptide and Nourish Peptide formulas to sit outside in the heat for short periods of time?
Yes. Exposure to higher heats (75–100º+) for short periods of time will not negatively affect the nutritional values. The only time the nutritional values will begin to be affected is if the products are stored at high heat for extended periods of time (6–12+ months). If exposed to high heat for an extended period, the nutrient value may be decreased over time.​

My Liquid Hope / Nourish Peptide was delivered and sat outside in freezing temperatures and is frozen. Is it OK to use?
Yes. Freezing can be a very good way to preserve the nutritional value, texture, and flavor of many foods. As long as the food was grown in a high-quality way (for example, organically grown) the overall nutrient retention in a frozen food will remain high. In other words, the vitamins and minerals will keep well when food is frozen.

If you do find that your Liquid Hope Peptide or Nourish Peptide has been frozen, just store at ambient room temperature and it will thaw naturally. If you need a pouch right away, please thaw the unopened pouch gently. If you find that your product has been frozen, the product may separate a bit. The product is still perfectly good to use, just shake thoroughly or reblend in a blender to re-emulsify.

If you receive ANY units of Liquid Hope Peptide or Nourish Peptide that appear to be bloated, damaged, or leaking to any degree, please contact us immediately at 937-433-4673 / Toll FREE: 1.844.631.8365 and/or send an email to office@functionalformularies.com. Do not open, consume, or wash any product that appears to be damaged. Though rare, damage may happen during shipping. Under those circumstances, and with sufficient proof of damage, your product will be replaced by either your Durable Medical Equipment Company or Functional Formularies.

Our Peptide formulas meet all food safety requirements and meet all GRAS, HACCP, and CGMP standards. Liquid Hope Peptide and Nourish Peptide are produced in a FDA/USDA registered facility with a USDA inspector on site. Our formulas undergo thorough testing before they are released from the manufacturer. Both Liquid Hope Peptide and Nourish peptide formulas are shelf-stable, require no refrigeration, and have a two-year shelf life.

All of our peptide formulas are approved for a 12 hour hang time.

Someone will be available to take your calls Monday–Friday 9–5pm, EST (excluding major U.S. holidays). Your call is very important to us, so if you receive a recording please leave us a message with your name and number and we will return your call within 24 hours. We can also be reached by email.

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Due to the nature of our products, we cannot return any item to stock. After our product leaves our facility we cannot control how it is stored or cared for. We would never ship previously sold products to customers and we feel that you would not want us to do so. We recommend donating your unopened product to someone else who could benefit from it. We can direct you to our partner organizations that distribute our products to their communities.

Our products also can be used orally and make a great protein shake or can be included in many dishes.

Please consult with your medical team on your own individual protein needs. Some patients have increased protein needs for a variety of individual reasons. Patients who, but not limited to, have experienced significant muscle and/or bone loss due to malabsorption or catabolic processes associated with surgery or burns. Individuals with wounds, sarcopenia, women who are breastfeeding, as well as critically ill patients may benefit from increased protein intake as well.

Please consult with your medical team on your individual protein needs. Some signs of protein deficiency include an overall loss of lean body mass (this is a reduction in a patient’s fat free mass vs a loss of weight that may involve significant fat loss), hair loss, slower wound healing, and a reduction in strength and/or physical capacity for exercise.

Organic parsley contains naturally occurring silica which helps support strong bones and muscle mass.

There may be small visible parsley flakes in the formula as whole parsley leaves often survive the blending process.  These flakes should not affect pump compatibility and are a reminder of the whole ingredients that make our formulas unique.

Yes, Liquid Hope Peptide High Protein formula works with infusion pumps.

Most of the ingredients between the two products are the same including the same core vegetables, the biggest change is the quantity of protein provided in the Liquid Hope High Protein and organic acacia fiber is not in Liquid Hope High Protein either. This does result in slightly less fiber in the product at 9 grams per pouch versus 11 grams in Liquid Hope Peptide.

Organic pumpkin seed protein has been included in the formula to nicely complement the organic hydrolyzed pea protein. Organic pumpkin seed protein is a good source of the amino acids methionine and arginine.

10% of calories are provided by medium chain triglycerides from organic coconut MCT oil.

The macronutrient distribution in Liquid Hope Peptide High Protein is 24% protein, 25% carbohydrate and 51% fat which is lower in carbohydrate than most commercially available products. The combination of being lower in carbohydrates but also high in fiber, protein and fat may have a positive impact on glucose stability and control; however, we would recommend consulting with your medical team about the use for specific medical conditions.

Our peptide formulas contain organic hydrolyzed pea protein and organic MCT oil. The protein and fat in our original formulas can be thought of as long pearl necklaces that need to be broken down by the body into individual pearls in order to be absorbed and utilized easily. Our peptide formulas contain short chains of pearls rather than longer chains so that the body does not have to work as hard to absorb and utilize the nutrients.

These formulas are most appropriate for those that may have issues that result in malabsorption problems or difficulty utilizing a standard formula. It is a specialized formula and is usually approved only for certain conditions if insurance coverage is needed. It is best to check with your healthcare provider to determine if you have a condition that would benefit from a peptide based formula.