
Why Juven®?
A proper diet is essential for tissue building for all stages of wound healing, but sometimes the normal diet is not enough. Juven may help by providing essential nutrients, such as arginine and glutamine, that are needed for wound healing. Two packets of Juven therapeutic nutrition powder per day is clinically shown to enhance collagen formation at the wound site in as little as 2 weeks.1,*
The Power of Nutrition Therapy
Juven is targeted nutrition that helps the body build new tissue when you need it most—after injury and surgery. Juven helps replenish the critical nutrients needed for wound healing, including:
Nutrition & Wound Healing
Have you been ignoring the role nutrition plays in wound healing? Learn about healing from the inside out with the short articles below.
- How to supplement your diet with Juven®
- Include targeted nutrition drinks with added arginine, HMB, and Glutamine in addition to your complete, balanced diet
- Sometimes even a balanced diet with the right calories may not be enough to help a wound heal. That’s where Juven® comes in. Juven contains a blend of three wound-healing ingredients that go above and beyond basic nutrition to help promote wound healing,1,2 build lean body mass (LBM),3-5 and support immune function.2
Advice for Eating a Complete, Balanced Diet During Wound Healing:
- EHMB helps protect proteins from breaking down in your body, which helps build up new tissue
- Arginine increases blood flow and builds proteins
- Glutamine supports the immune system and promotes new tissue
Drinking 2 packets of Juven per day has been clinically shown to support wound healing in as little as 2 weeks.1,*
GET ANSWERS TO SOME COMMONLY ASKED QUESTION ABOUT JUVEN
What is Juven?
What is Juven?
Juven is a targeted therapeutic nutrition drink mix that provides a unique blend of nutrients to support wound healing from the inside out. It contains a mix of arginine, glutamine, collagen peptides, and HMB, along with vitamins C, E & B12, and the minerals calcium and zinc. It is a medical food meant to be used under the supervision of a health care professional.
Is Juven gluten-free?
Is Juven gluten-free?
Yes. All Juven products are gluten-free.
How do I mix Juven?
How do I mix Juven?
Flavored Juven (Fruit Punch, Orange, Pineapple Coconut)
To drink:
1. Empty 1 packet into 1–2 fl oz of room-temperature water or juice.
2. Stir thoroughly.
3. Add more liquid to taste, up to 10 fl oz total.
4. Add ice after mixing, if desired.
Unflavored Juven
To drink:
1. Empty 1 packet into 1–2 fl oz of room-temperature juice or other liquid.
2. Stir thoroughly.
3. Add more liquid to taste, up to 10 fl oz total.
4. Add ice after mixing, if desired.
To eat:
• Stir 1 packet directly into soup, yogurt, or other soft foods immediately before serving.
Does Unflavored Juven have a taste when mixed?
Does Unflavored Juven have a taste when mixed?
Unflavored Juven does not contain added flavors; however, the specialized ingredients may have a mild, slightly bitter taste when mixed with plain water. Many people prefer to mix unflavored Juven with juice or stir it into food to improve the taste. For creative recipe ideas, visit the Juven Recipes section (Juven® | Recipes) for ways to enjoy both flavored and unflavored Juven.
What are the storage guidelines for Juven?
What are the storage guidelines for Juven?
Unopened Juven should be stored at room temperature. If Juven is prepared, you can store at room temperature for up to 4 hours. If refrigerated, consume it within 24 hours.
How many servings should I take per day?
How many servings should I take per day?
We recommend 2 servings of Juven per day to help support wound healing.1-4 However, you should follow the specific instructions provided by your health care professional for your individual needs.
1. Armstrong DG, et al. Diabet Med. 2014;31:1069-1077.
2. Imai T, et al. Jpn J Clin Oncol. 2014;44:422-427.
3. Kuroki K, et al. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2023;57:730-734.
4. Wong A, et al. J Wound Care. 2014;23:259-269.
What is HMB and why is it in Juven?
What is HMB and why is it in Juven?
HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) is an ingredient that helps slow muscle breakdown and supports the production of muscle protein.1,2,* Maintaining lean body mass is important because it plays a role in how the body repairs itself and supports the wound-healing process.
*In patients at risk for muscle breakdown
1. Wilson GJ, et al. Nutr Metab. 2008;5:1.
2. Rathmacher JA et al. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2025 ;22:2434734.
Does Juven contain any peanuts or tree nuts?
Does Juven contain any peanuts or tree nuts?
Juven does not contain peanut or tree nut ingredients. Please consult with your health care professional if you have any concerns regarding sensitivities or allergies to any ingredients or components in any Abbott nutrition product.
What is the osmolality of Juven?
What is the osmolality of Juven?
Orange = 513 (mOsm/kg H2O)
Fruit Punch = 521 (mOsm/kg H2O)
Pineapple Coconut = 544 (mOsm/kg H2O)
Unflavored = 464 (mOsm/kg H2O)
This information is based upon mixing 8 ounces of water per 1 packet of Juven.