DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Vytala has introduced Seracal, a pioneering non-enzymatic treatment aimed at improving the absorption of fatty acids and fat-soluble nutrients for those suffering from exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and malabsorption. This innovative medical food is plant-based, gluten-free, and scientifically designed to address fat malabsorption, supporting healthy weight gain in affected patients.
Shelby Birdwell, a Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian based in Dallas, Texas, highlighted the significance of Seracal’s introduction to the market. “There is nothing currently on the market like Seracal. Many of my patients struggle with malabsorption, and the unique lipid technology offers a needed new option for supporting fat and vitamin absorption, improving weight maintenance and reducing GI symptoms. I am excited about the launch of Seracal and will recommend it for pancreatic insufficient patients that need additional support.”
Malabsorption affects one in five individuals with digestive diseases, leading to developmental challenges in children, chronic malnutrition in adults, and increased healthcare costs. Existing food-based solutions, such as MCT oil, lack essential fatty acids needed by the body. Seracal stands out by providing easily absorbable, unsaturated fat calories and enhancing the absorption of accompanying meal nutrients.
Carol Ireton-Jones, founder and CEO of Good Nutrition for Good Living, emphasized Seracal’s potential impact. “The potential of an easily added oral food product that enhances absorption without requiring additional digestive enzymes has multiple applications. Addition of calories and nutrient absorption orally can be the difference in meeting nutrient needs for patients with a malabsorption diagnosis.”
With the introduction of Seracal, Vytala offers hope and a new avenue for treatment to those struggling with the challenges of malabsorption, promising a significant improvement in patient care and quality of life.
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