Most post-surgical formulas were designed for calories — not clinical recovery. Vital360Rx stands apart as a surgeon-developed, evidence-based nutrition system supporting every phase of healing.
| Feature | Hospital Meal Replacements | Single-Amino Acid Formulas | Vital360Rx Clinical Nutrition System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Focus | Calorie replacement | Limited muscle repair (arginine/glutamine) | Multi-pathway recovery: inflammation, immunity, muscle, tissue repair |
| # of Active Nutrients | ~15 | 2–3 | 35+ bioactive nutrients |
| Protein Source | Whey concentrate / soy | Minimal or none | Medical-grade whey isolate + leucine-rich EAAs |
| Anti-Inflammatory Support | ❌ None | ❌ None | ✅ Bromelain, Curcumin, Quercetin, Vitamin D3 |
| Immune + Wound Healing Support | Zinc, Vitamin C | Arginine | ✅ Arginine, Zinc, Vitamin C, Ca-HMB, antioxidants |
| Bone & Connective Tissue Support | ❌ Not addressed | ❌ Minimal | ✅ Ca-HMB, Vitamin D, amino cofactors for collagen and bone repair |
| Absorption Optimization | ❌ None | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Digestive enzymes + bioactive compounds to enhance uptake |
| Energy & Metabolic Support | ⚠️ Calorie-based | ⚠️ Amino-based only | ✅ B-vitamin complex + mitochondrial nutrient synergy |
| Clinical Design | Calorie-focused | Single-pathway | ✅ Surgeon-developed, evidence-based formula |
| Evidence Base | Outdated or limited data | Narrow research | ✅ Backed by recent peer-reviewed clinical studies |
| Formulation Origin | Food company product | Pharma-blend | ✅ Physician & nutritionist collaboration |
| Sugar Content | 9–20 g per serving | Low | ✅ 0 g added sugar (Monk Fruit sweetened) |
| Taste / Digestibility | Heavy, chalky | Bitter | ✅ Light, clean, gut-friendly flavor |
| System Approach | Single drink | Single powder | ✅ 3-part system (Pre, Post, Protein) |
| Sustainability / Ethics | Generic sourcing | Unknown | ✅ Made in USA with responsible sourcing & GMP manufacturing |
| HSA/FSA Eligible (Planned) | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Under physician recommendation |
| Intended Use | Hospital recovery | Short-term support | ✅ Daily resilience & enhanced surgical healing |
