Nutritional Supplementation in Geriatric Hip Fractures

Participants will receive a total daily dosage of 59.2 grams of XR™ Recovery Supplement orally, divided into two doses of 29.6 grams each (or two pouches). The dosing regimen will begin upon hospital admission and continue for three weeks post-operatively.

2 packets of XR Carbohydrate Loading will be administered the evening before surgery and one packet on the day of surgery up to 2 hours prior to the scheduled operating time. The powder will be mixed with 14 oz of room temperature water only until dissolved then may be served over ice for desired temperature of consumption by the participant.