Souvenaid® Ingredients

Discover the unique combination of nutrients in Souvenaid®.

 

 

Key points

  • Backed by 20 years of research1-3
  • Contains a unique combination of nutrients 4
  • Formulated to nutritionally support the growth of brain connections4
  • Souvenaid® is available in a powder or liquid format

What is in Souvenaid®?

Souvenaid® is a medical drink formulated to nutritionally support memory function in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease including mild cognitive impairment, backed by 20 years of research.1-3 Souvenaid® is powered by Fortaysn® Connect, a unique combination of nutrients formulated to nutritionally support the growth of brain connections.4

 

 

Why is nutrition so important in early Alzheimer’s disease?

Early Alzheimer’s disease is characterised by a loss of brain connections (synapses) and cells (neurons). In a healthy brain these connections are critical for the formation of memory, learning and personality. In Alzheimer’s disease, neurons become damaged and their ability to send messages via these connections becomes impaired.5

 

In a healthy brain, formation of neurons and synapses is supported with a healthy varied diet. However, there is evidence that people with early Alzheimer’s disease including MCI often have low levels of some key nutrients.6

 

 

The key nutrients in Souvenaid®’s Fortasyn® Connect are:

  • Uridine 5’-monophosphate
  • Choline
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Phospholipids
  • Vitamins and Minerals: including vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folic acid.

 

 

A bottle and tin of Souvenaid surrounded by it's key nutrients

 

 

How Souvenaid®’s Fortasyn® Connect works

The brain needs key nutrients – omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids, choline, uridine monophosphate and B vitamins – in the right combination and at the right level to replace the synapses.

 

Souvenaid® has been specially formulated to provide these essential nutrients at levels otherwise difficult to achieve through diet alone.

 

The effects of Souvenaid® are not instant. It takes time for the nutrients in Souvenaid® to be taken up and used by the body. Research has shown that Souvenaid® needs to be taken once daily for at least 6 months to nutritionally support memory function in people with early Alzheimer’s disease.1-3

 

 

Souvenaid® Liquid 

Souvenaid® Liquid is available in 3 flavours and comes as a 125ml bottle. The liquid flavours are strawberry, cappuccino and vanilla. Souvenaid® Liquid isbest served chilled.

 

Souvenaid® Liquid offers convenience and ease of a ready to drink option. 

 

Souvenaid liquid bottles

Souvenaid® in Summary

Souvenaid® is a medical drink:

 

  • Nutritionally supports memory function in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Powered by Fortasyn® Connect, a unique combination of nutrients formulated to nutritionally support synapse formation.
  • Backed by 20 years of evidence-based research, supported by an ongoing research program.1-3,7

 

Souvenaid® is proven to slow memory and cognitive decline by an average of 60% in an early stage of Alzheimer’s disease known as mild cognitive impairment when taken daily for 3 years. Individual results may vary.3

 

Illustration of brain synapses

 

 

Can Souvenaid® be used with medication for Alzheimer’s disease?

Souvenaid® liquid has been shown to be safe and well tolerated when used alone or alongside common Alzheimer's disease medication1-6 in various studies and is not expected to cause unwanted symptoms.

 

However, you should always consult your healthcare professional before beginning to use Souvenaid®, or when commencing a new medication alongside Souvenaid®.

 

The above is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. Always seek health advice from your healthcare professional.

 

Is Souvenaid® suitable for dietary needs?

  • Souvenaid® contains milk, fish and soy.
  • Souvenaid® liquid is free from gluten-containing ingredients (<20mg/kg).
  • Souvenaid® liquid is low lactose (<300mg/kg).
  • Souvenaid® is classified as a low-GI product.

 

Those with diabetes can consume Souvenaid® however, it does contain carbohydrates and, as with other foods containing carbohydrate, it is advisable for people with diabetes to monitor their blood glucose levels in consultation with their diabetes medical team.

 

As Souvenaid® has been found to be well tolerated, if you are experiencing any symptoms of concern when taking Souvenaid® we recommend you contact your healthcare provider.

 

Souvenaid® is a Food for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP) for the dietary management of early Alzheimer’s disease. Must be used under medical supervision. Souvenaid® does not cure or alleviate Alzheimer’s disease.

 

 

 

 

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  2. Scheltens P et al. Efficacy of Souvenaid in mild Alzheimer’s disease: results from a randomized, controlled trial. J Alzheimers Dis 2012; 31(1): 225–36.
  3. Soininen H, et al. 36- month LipiDiDiet multinutrient clinical trial in prodromal Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Dement. 2021; 17:29-40
  4. Van Wijk N, et al. Targeting synaptic dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease by administering specific nutrient combination. Journal of Alzheimer’s disease. 2014;38:459-479.
  5. Dementia Australia. 2024 About Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease. Available online Alzheimer’s disease | Dementia Australia
  6. de Wilde MC et al. Lower brain and blood nutrient status in Alzheimer’s disease: Results from meta-analyses. Alzheimers Dement (NY) 2017 Jun;24. doi: 10.1016/j.trci.2017.06.002.
  7. Shah RC, et al. The S-connect study: results from a randomized controlled trial of Souvenaid in mild to moderation Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy. 2013; 5:59.
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