Medical food

Medical food is a special kind of food that is made to help people with certain medical conditions or diseases. It's not like the regular food that we eat for breakfast or dinner. Instead, it's created to provide specific nutrients in a particular form that can help manage the medical condition better.

Let's say someone has a problem with their digestive system, and they can't absorb nutrients in the same way as most people. That person needs a special kind of food that has those nutrients in a form that their body can easily absorb. Medical food is designed for that purpose.

Sometimes, people with medical conditions need a diet with very specific ingredients in very precise amounts. Medical food can help meet those needs. Medical food is also typically a lot more expensive than regular food because it's made in smaller batches and requires special ingredients.

Medical food must be prescribed by a healthcare professional, like a doctor or a registered dietitian. They will give you special instructions on how to use medical food to help manage your condition. Remember, medical food is not the same as regular food and should only be used under medical supervision.