Healios® is an over‑the‑counter powdered oral support blend containing L‑glutamine, trehalose, and L‑arginine, formulated to promote mucosal healing for patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. The product is mixed with water, swished for ten seconds and swallowed twice daily, providing a portable, prescription‑free adjunct to standard oral care. It aims to reduce mouth‑sores, improve nutrition intake, and lessen the need for additional clinical visits.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation often develop oral mucositis—painful mouth sores that impair swallowing, nutrition, and quality of life. Managing these lesions typically requires multiple prescriptions and frequent clinical visits, creating a gap in convenient, patient‑controlled supportive care.
Solution
Healios® is an over‑the‑counter, nutrient‑based oral support blend designed to prevent and alleviate cancer‑related mouth sores. The powdered formula combines clinically studied ingredients—L‑glutamine, trehalose, and L‑arginine—to promote rapid epithelial repair in the oral cavity, throat, and esophagus. Users dissolve a measured scoop in water, swish for ten seconds, then swallow, twice daily throughout treatment. The product is packaged in a portable container with a mixing bottle and scoop, offering flavored (orange, grape) and unflavored options that meet GRAS standards. By integrating seamlessly with existing oral care regimens, Healios provides a simple, at‑home adjunct to oncology protocols, helping patients maintain nutrition and comfort without additional prescriptions.
Target Audience
Cancer patients (adults and children) undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, and their caregivers, as well as oncology healthcare providers seeking an evidence‑based oral mucositis adjunct.
Features
- Powder formulation delivering L‑glutamine, trehalose, and L‑arginine for targeted mucosal cell regeneration.
- GRAS‑approved ingredients, available in orange, grape, and unflavored variants to suit taste preferences.
- Portable 28‑serving container with built‑in measuring scoop and mixing bottle for hassle‑free preparation.
- Swish‑and‑swallow protocol (10‑second oral rinse followed by ingestion) optimized for maximal mucosal exposure.
- OTC availability eliminates the need for a prescription; can be used alongside standard mouth‑soothing agents (e.g., magic mouthwash, lidocaine).
- Each container supplies a two‑week course when taken twice daily, supporting continuous coverage throughout chemo/radiation cycles.
- Clinician‑endorsed supportive care product that can be incorporated into personalized nutrition plans.