PKU sphere® liquid

A ready-to-drink low phenylalanine (Phe) medical food for use in the dietary management of Phenylketonuria (PKU).

Now with lower Phe: 30 mg per container.

PKU sphere liquid is suitable from 3 years of age.

FOR USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

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For more resources about living with PKU and low-protein diets, visit VitafriendsPKU now.

FLAVORS

Vanilla

Banana

Chocolate

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FLAVORS

Vanilla

Banana

Chocolate

A ready-to-drink low phenylalanine (Phe) medical food for use in the dietary management of Phenylketonuria (PKU).

Now with lower Phe: 30 mg per container.

PKU sphere liquid is suitable from 3 years of age.

FOR USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

View full product information

For more resources about living with PKU and low-protein diets, visit VitafriendsPKU now.

Request Sample

Features

Contains glycomacropeptide (GMP) from a natural whole protein source: offering a different taste to amino acid based medical foods which may be preferred by some individuals with PKU^1-4
20 g protein equivalent (PE) in ONLY one 8 fl oz container to help achieve daily intake of PE in the lowest volume**
Convenient and resealable packaging: easy to take on-the-go to daycare, school, work, or when traveling
Wide range of vitamins, minerals and DHA to support adequate intake of nutrients lacking in the typical PKU diet^5-9
Can be taken as is or easily customized with permitted flavorings

** Among ready-to-drink GMP-based medical foods for PKU.

References:

1. Lim K, et al. Acceptable low-phenylalanine foods and beverages can be made with glycomacropeptide from cheeses whey for individuals with PKU. Mol Gen Metab. 2007; 31:92(1):176–8.

2. Van Calcar SC, et al. Improved nutritional management of Phenylketonuria by using a diet containing glycomacropeptide compared with amino-acids. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009; 89(4):1068–77.

3. Ney, D. Glycomacropeptide for nutritional management of phenylketonuria: a randomized, controlled, crossover trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016; 104(2):334–45.

4. Proserpio C, et al. Exploring Drivers of Liking of Low-Phenylalanine Products in Subjects with Phenylketonuria Using Check-All-That-Apply Method. Nutrients. 2018; 10(9):1179.

5. Couce ML, et al. Effects of LC-PUFA Supplementation in Patients with Phenylketonuria: A Systematic Review of Controlled Trials. Nutrients. 2019; 11(7):1537.

6. Reilly C, et al. Trace element nutrition status and dietary intake of children with phenylketonuria. Am J Clin Nutr. 1990; 52(1):159–165.

7. Barretto JR, et al. Poor zinc and selenium status in phenylketonuric children and adolescents in Brazil. Nutr Res. 2008; 28(3):208–211.

8. Gokmen-Ozel HA, et al. Long-term efficacy of ‘ready-to-drink’ protein substitute in phenylketonuria. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2009; 22(5):422–427.

9. Knerr I, Blessing H. Seyferth S, Watling RJ, and Chaudhri MA. Evaluation of plasma trace element and mineral status in children and adolescents with phenylketonuria using data from inductively-coupled-plasma atomic emission and mass spectrometric analysis. Ann Nutr Metab. 2013; 63(1-2):168–173.

Nutrition Information

per 237 ml (1 carton, vanilla)

120
Calories
20 g
Protein Equivalent
6.6 g
Carbohydrate
1.2 g
Total Fat
109 mg
DHA

Ordering & Reimbursement Information

Product	Packaging	Product Number	Reimbursement Code	HCPCS Code
PKU sphere liquid Banana	15 x 8 fl oz bottles (15 x 237 ml)	26112	12539-0026-11	B4162 & B4157
PKU sphere liquid Chocolate	15 x 8 fl oz bottles (15 x 237 ml)	26105	12539-0026-10	B4162 & B4157
PKU sphere liquid Vanilla	15 x 8 fl oz carton (15 x 237 ml)	25849	12539-0025-84	B4162 & B4157