GT is a high-protein medical food powder that is free of the essential amino acid phenylalanine for children and adults with documented phenylketonuria (PKU). It has all other essential amino acids as well as nonessential amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. GT is appropriate for women with maternal PKU or for children and adults who require more protein equivalent than provided by Phenyl-Free (40 g vs 22 g per 100 g powder). Use under direct and continuing medical supervision.
Ingredients
Amino acids (L-glutamine, L-leucine, potassium aspartate, L-lysine hydrochloride, L-tyrosine, L-proline, L-valine, L-isoleucine, L-alanine, L-arginine, L-threonine, L-serine, glycine, L-histidine, L-methionine, L-tryptophan, L-cystine), sugar, corn syrup solids, soy oil, modified corn starch, calcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate and less than 1%: sodium citrate, potassium chloride, sodium phosphate, potassium citrate, choline chloride, ascorbic acid, taurine, inositol, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, niacinamide, L-carnitine, vitamin E acetate, vitamin A palmitate, calcium pantothenate, cupric sulfate, manganese sulfate, vitamin B12, thiamin hydrochloride, vitamin B6 hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin D3, chromic chloride, sodium molybdate, sodium selenite, biotin, vitamin K1, sodium iodide, ethyl vanillin.
NUTRIENTS
Per 100 grams Powder | |
Calories | 390 |
Protein equivalent, g* | 40 |
Fat, g | 6.3 |
Carbohydrate, g | 44 |
Vitamins/Other Nutrients | |
Vitamin A, IU | 1960 |
Vitamin D, IU | 390 |
Vitamin E, IU | 11.8 |
Vitamin K, mcg | 51 |
Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mcg | 1570 |
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mcg | 1290 |
Vitamin B6, mcg | 1290 |
Vitamin B12, mcg | 3.1 |
Niacin, mcg | 29000 |
Folic acid (Folacin), mcg | 470 |
Pantothenic acid, mcg | 6300 |
Biotin, mcg | 63 |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid), mg | 63 |
Choline, mg | 67 |
Inositol, mg | 63 |
Minerals | |
Calcium, mg | 980 |
Phosphorous, mg | 980 |
Magnesium, mg | 290 |
Iron, mg | 15.7 |
Zinc, mg | 15.7 |
Manganese, mcg | 1570 |
Copper, mcg | 1570 |
Iodine, mcg | 50 |
Selenium, mcg | 36 |
Chromium, mcg | 51 |
Molybdenum, mcg | 51 |
Sodium, mg | 410 |
Potassium, mg | 1180 |
Chloride, mg | 980 |
Product nutrient values and ingredients are subject to change. Please see product label for current information.
Protein Equivalent (% Calories)* | 41 |
Fat (% Calories) | 15 |
Carbohydrate (% Calories) | 44 |
Lactose-free | Suitable for someone with lactose intolerance |
*WARNING: Protein is incomplete since it does not contain the essential amino acid phenylalanine.
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ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS | mg/100 g powder |
Histidine | 1000 |
Isoleucine | 2800 |
Leucine | 5200 |
Lysine | 3200 |
Methionine | 880 |
Cysteine | 600 |
Phenylalanine | 0 |
Tyrosine | 4000 |
Threonine | 1840 |
Tryptophan | 720 |
Valine | 3100 |
NONESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS | mg/100 g powder |
Arginine | 2400 |
Alanine | 2600 |
Aspartic Acid | 3200 |
Glutamine | 6300 |
Glycine | 1440 |
Proline | 3200 |
Serine | 1560 |
Preparation of Feedings
WARNING
This product is nutritionally incomplete. Continuing medical supervision and frequent blood tests are required. GT must be supplemented using other food sources of protein and fluid to provide enough phenylalanine to support dietary requirements of children and adults.
Not for parenteral (I.V.) use.