Who can benefit from our peptide formulas? 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.
Are there seeds in Nourish Peptide Berry Medley? Our Nourish Peptide Berry Medley formula is free from seeds, we deseed the berries before they go into the formula.
Is Nourish Peptide Berry Medley covered by insurance? Yes! More than 96% of insurances cover our products (Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurances). At Functional Formularies we have patient advocates available to help you gain insurance coverage for our products. Please email us at: insurance@functionalformularies.com or call us at 937.433.HOPE (4673) and we will set up an appointment for you with a patient advocate. Click here for Insurance information. We are the first organic enteral formula to be approved by Medicare. Nourish Peptide Berry Medley : HCPCS Code: B4161 Insurance Data Bank & Billing Code: 57858-0004-44 *Medicare, Medicaid and health insurers may ask you to provide a National Drug Code/NDC number for insurance claims, billing or reimbursement purposes. Because our products are whole foods and do not constitute “drugs”, we have an Insurance Data Bank and Billing Code that you should use when asked for an NDC number for our products.
Why is the formula brown as opposed to the purple color I expected? Berry Medley, like any other Functional Formularies formula, has a 2-year shelf life and a 12 hour hang time. Achieving these goals requires that the formula be heated to assure that the whole foods have no microbial activity. This heat processing often results in a change in color of the berries.
Who should use Nourish Peptide Berry Medley rather than Nourish Peptide? The two can be used by kids somewhat interchangeably. There are slight differences in the amount of protein, fat, and carbohydrates so it is best to follow the guidance of your child’s clinician when determining which formula to use. The biggest difference is the type of fiber found in Nourish Peptide Berry Medley vs Nourish Peptide. Nourish Peptide gets a considerable amount of its fiber from chickpeas in the form of galactooligosaccharide or GOS. Nourish Peptide Berry Medley contains a considerable amount of its soluble fiber content in the form of pectin. Different types of fiber have different effects on aspects of digestion such as transit time and frequency of bowel movements. This difference, as well as the polyphenols and lower pH of Nourish Peptide Berry Medley, may be very beneficial to a child’s microbiome over time. Some children, however, may not tolerate the more acidic Nourish Peptide Berry Medley as well.
Why are there different types of berries in Nourish Peptide Berry Medley? Nourish Peptide Berry Medley has blueberries, blackberries, and cranberries: Blueberries contain the potent antioxidant anthocyanin which helps protect healthy cells against free radicals that form in the body. Blackberries pack a nutritional punch by being excellent sources of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium and manganese. Cranberries have a unique ability to support critical families of gut friendly bacteria. In addition, they contain the lowest level of sugar of any type of berry.