Vitaflo PKU Sphere20 Liquid, Vanilla, 8 fl oz
Need to know stock before placing an order?
Feel free to Email us!!
Product Description
Vitaflo PKU Sphere20 Liquid, Vanilla, 8 fl oz
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 carton.
PKU sphere liquid carton is suitable from 3 years of age.
FOR USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION.
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 PKU1-4
- 20 g protein equivalent (PE) in ONLY one 8 fl oz carton to help achieve daily intake of PE in the lowest volume**
- Convenient and resealable carton: 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 diet5-9
- Can be taken as is or easily customized with permitted flavorings
* Each 8 fl oz carton contains 30 mg of phe
** 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.
PROCESSING TIMES
Orders are processed as soon as they are received and usually shipped same day if ordered by 12:00 pm (CST) and the item is in stock. Orders begin the fulfillment process immediately and cannot be canceled or changed by our customer care representatives or our warehouse as we strive to ship as fast as possible. Your credit card is charged at the time of the order.
We do not ship orders on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. Orders placed on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays will ship on the next business day.
ORDER CANCELLATION REQUESTS
MedicalSuppliesFast.com strives to deliver orders as quickly as possible. Orders are processed immediately and we are unable to change or cancel an order once you checkout. Cancellation requests after an order is processed is subject to our return policy.
SHIPPING COST AND ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIMES
Economy (estimated 5-15 business days) - $8.50
Standard (estimated 2 to 7 business days) - $18.50
Expedited shipping is not available at this time
SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS
Shipping to P.O. Boxes, Alaska, Hawaii or a Freight Fowarder?
Please contact us prior to placing your order to see if we can accommodate your shipping needs.
SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS
Special order items also require additional shipping time as these items are usually not stocked at our warehouses and require approximately 15-30 business days (or more depending on the product) for items to be received at our warehouse before it ships out. SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS ARE NON-RETURNABLE.
TRACKING ORDERS
Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with a tracking number. You can track your order using the tracking number on the carrier's website.
All PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT) and NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS ARE NON-RETURNABLE/NON-REFUNDABLE.
To be eligible for return, your item must be unused/unopened, contain all original parts and accessories, and in the original packaging material in which you received it.
Certain items are not eligible for return. The non-returnable items include:
- Food and nutritional items. This includes all enteral feeding supplies.
- Bathroom safety equipment, i.e., toilet frames, toilet seats, shower chairs, transfer benches, rehab shower commodes
- Mobility equipment and mobility equipment replacement parts, i.e. batteries, wheelchairs, wheelchair cushions, seats, rollators, walkers
- Hygiene-related products, including but not limited to undergarments, stockings/hose, ostomy/urostomy products, hernia belts, impotence pumps and parts, pessaries, pads, compression stockings/sleeves, hand sanitizers, wipes, toilet paper
- RESPIRATORY PRODUCTS. Due to Covid-19, all respiratory products are non-returnable.
- Products that are not in resalable condition
- Final sale or clearance items / Special order items
- Skin salves, ointments, creams, gels, lotions and wound care (bandages, dressings, etc)
- All IV/Blood collection, needles and syringes, feeding tubes and accessories, etc.