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AquADEKs™ is a highly absorbable, antioxidant-rich nutritional supplement that
is specially formulated to overcome the
malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Compared with ADEKs® and Source CF®,
AquADEKs™ contains higher amounts of
Vitamins D* and K in water-soluble form
to meet current recommendations for
supplementation in CF patients.3,8-10 It also
contains important antioxidants such as
coenzyme Q10, beta-carotene, and
gamma-tocopherol.3,4
Research suggests that improved nutritional
and antioxidant status may decrease
oxidative stress and improve clinical outcomes
in Cystic Fibrosis.7
Oxidative stress is a term that refers
to cell damage caused by free radicals
(highly reactive chemicals that contain
oxygen and are often produced through
normal chemical reactions in the body).
Antioxidants destroy free radicals.11 CF
patients with malnutrition have decreased
antioxidant status, which means they have
a decreased ability to fight free radicals
and therefore more oxidative stress. Oxidative
stress has been associated with
decreased lung function in CF patients.7,12
* AquADEKs™ Softgels only
Please refer to the PDF version of the Patient Brochure for all references
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