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TASTE AND CONVENIENCE: THE KEY TO PKU DIET ADHERENCE

The dietary management for PKU patients revolves around taking protein substitutes several times a day.1 However, unacceptable taste and lack of convenience are known barriers to dietary adherence in PKU.2-4  Taste preference motivates patients. Better tasting protein substitutes can help to support adherence to the diet.2-5 Your patients are all unique and different - they need effective dietary management solutions that fit with their taste preferences and lifestyle.

PKU LOPHLEX® LQ Low volume*, ready to drink

PKU protein substitutes designed to fit busy lifestyles

• Low volume* and ready to drink​
• Contains vitamins and minerals​
• Contains DHA*** (type of omega-3 essential fatty acids)​
• Juicy Berries and Juicy Orange contain up to 45% juices**
• Suitable from 4+ years old

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7 flavour options available: Peach Tea, Berries, Orange, Juicy Berries, Juicy Orange, Juicy Tropical and Juicy Citrus

Available in 10g PE† and 20g PE ​

Learn more about PKU Lophlex Select LQ 20 Peach Tea flavour

Ideal for enjoying on the go

- fits easily into your patients’ daily lives, anytime, anywhere -

PKU LOPHLEX® POWDER The lowest volume protein substitute†

• The lowest volumeƗƗ protein substitute

Only 65ml of water per sachet is required to make a low volume drink containing 20g PE.​

• An alternative to liquids, ideal for travelling!
• Contains DHA***, as the intake of this essential fatty acid may be low in protein restricted diets
• Contains vitamins and minerals
• Suitable from 3+ years old

How to prepare PKU Lophlex Powder 

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Need more flavour variety? With Nutricia Flavour Sachets and Flavour Modjuls flavouring can be just added to Lophlex powders to fit individual taste preferences

PKU Lophlex can be used alongside other PKU protein substitutes in the Nutricia PKU range:

Explore the Loprofin range and low-protein recipes to open up a world of opportunities


 

Loprofin offers an extensive variety of low protein foods to help your patients to stick to their low protein diet. The Loprofin range includes pasta, rice, baking mixes, snacks and milk substitutes . Whether they’re preparing a low protein risotto or baking a cake, Loprofin products bring more flexibility and convenience.

Loprofin range
Loprofin range

We’re here to help…

Nutricia has a lot to offer patients to support them along their PKU journey:

This information is intended for Healthcare Professionals only.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

All products shown here are Foods for Special Medical Purposes and must be used under medical supervision. See individual product labels for more information.

*PKU Lophlex® LQ is a low volume ready to drink protein substitute available for use for people with PKU from 4 years of age and adults, containing 10g PE in 62.5ml and 20g PE in 125ml.
**PKU Lophlex LQ Juicy Product information.
***Docosahexaenoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid to address your specific dietary requirements.
****Accurate in MIMS UK & IRE (February 2025).
†Protein equivalent
† † PKU Lophlex Powder is the lowest volume powdered protein substitute available for use in the UK market for people with PKU from 3 years of age and adults. Only 65mls of water per sachet is required to make a low volume drink containing 20g PE.
˄Contains only traces of sodium, potassium and chloride
a. Metabolics Without Borders is a virtual community, connecting people around the world with PKU, enabling them to share their experiences, have their voices heard and make an impact on the products and services developed by Nutricia.
b. Recommended Feed Concentration is 33.4g powder (1 sachet) made up with 180ml water to give a final volume of 210ml.

  1. MacDonald A, Daly A, Dabies P, et al. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2004;27:363–371
  2. Van Wegberg AMJ, MacDonald A, Ahring K, et al. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2017;12(1):162.
  3. MacDonald A, Van Rijn M, Gokmen-Ozel H, et al. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2010;33:665–670.
  4. MacDonald A, Lilburn M, Davies P, et al. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2006;29:526–531
  5. Pena MJ, Pinto A, Ferreira de Almeida M, et al. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2021;16(1):84.
  6. Nutricia UK ACBS trial, data on file 2022.
  7. PKU GMPro Product information.

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