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PKU start™

An amino acid-based powdered phenylalanine-free infant formula containing other essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals, arachidonic acid (ARA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). For the dietary management of Phenylketonuria (PKU).

PKU start™ is suitable from birth.

FOR USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

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

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An amino acid-based powdered phenylalanine-free infant formula containing other essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals, arachidonic acid (ARA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). For the dietary management of Phenylketonuria (PKU).

PKU start™ is suitable from birth.

FOR USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

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

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Features

  • Up-to-date nutritional profile: Consistent with scientific evidence for infant formula nutrition and PKU management - including, DHA and ARA to help support brain and eye development1, 2 and essential vitamins and minerals including calcium & vitamin D to support bone health3. 

  • Well-tolerated: Infants with PKU demonstrate good tolerance, growth, and metabolic control in clinical evaluations4.

References:

1. Birch EE, et al. The DIAMOND (DHA Intake And Measurement Of Neural Development) Study: a double-masked, randomized controlled clinical trial of the maturation of infant visual acuity as a function of the dietary level of docosahexaenoic acid. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010;91(4):848-59.

2. Agostoni C, et al. Plasma long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and neurodevelopment through the first 12 months of life in phenylketonuria. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2003;45(4):257-61.

3. Fiscaletti M, Stewart P, Munns C. The importance of vitamin D in maternal and child health: a global perspective. Public Health Rev. 2017;38(1):1-17.

4. Vitaflo. Clinical Trial Report for PKU Start. 2017. (data on file).

PKU start™

per 69 g

  • 340

    Calories

  • 10 g 

    Protein Equivalent

  • 36 g

    Carbohydrate

  • 17.5 g

    Total Fat

Ordering & Reimbursement Information

Product

Packaging

Product Number

Reimbursement Code

HCPCS Code

PKU start™

4 x 400 g cans 

94058

60385-0940-58

B4162

Vitaflo Product Allergen Status

Senza Glutine Icon Halal Certified
Senza Coloranti Icon Not Kosher Suitable

Does contain

Fish

Not suitable

Milk

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