Patient-Reported Outcomes on Gastrointestinal Tolerance and Adherence to a Pea Protein Plant-Based Enteral Formula in Children and Adults
Authors: Stanley A. Cohen1, Vanessa Millovich2, Dwan Newman2, Nicole Withrow2, Lucille Beseler3 and Christina J. Valentine2
Manuscript Published in Frontiers in Nutrition
Population and Design
Survey of 392 children and adults that purchased organic pea protein-based formulas via the manufacturer’s online website. Formula users or their caregivers reported health outcomes on a 5-point scale of agreement.
Outcomes Measured
Demographic characteristics, reported general health, formula use characteristics, and outcomes on gastrointestinal symptoms referred to as intolerance and adherence
Results
Common primary diagnoses were gastroparesis (16.8%), cancer (8.7%), failure to thrive (7.9%), or malnutrition (7.4%).
Respondents either consumed the organic pea protein-based formulas orally (n = 210) or via a feeding tube (n = 182). About one-half were on these formulas for greater than 6 months.
Up to 67% of survey respondents reported improved GI symptoms.
Weight gain was reported in 58.3% of formula users, 27.7% reported no change in weight, and 6.4% reported weight loss.
Furthermore, 83% of survey respondents adhered to the organic pea protein-based formulas.
Affiliations:
1. Children’s Center for Digestive Health Care, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
2. Kate Farms, Goleta, CA, United States
3. Family Nutrition Center of South Florida, Boca Raton, FL, United States
Citation:
Cohen SA et al., 2025; Front Nutr, 12: 1619884
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