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Vitaflo MSUD Amino5 Unflavored (30x6g)
Description
BCAA-Free Amino Acid Supplement: MSUD amino5 is a powdered leucine, isoleucine and valine FREE amino acid supplement. Contains 15 amino acids (no branched-chain amino acids). No vitamins, minerals, fat, or carbohydrate. Designed to be mixed with protein substitute, added to modular feeds, or incorporated into other permitted food or drink.
๐ฆ Storage Instructions
Unopened: Store in a cool, dry place. Sachets: Designed for single use. If your dietitian/clinician prescribes less than one full sachet, any unused powder in a sachet must be tightly sealed and used within 24 hours. Prepared product: Consume immediately, or within 4 hours at room temperature, or within 24 hours if refrigerated. For bottle fed infants: Use immediately and discard any remaining product after 1 hour. Do not reheat once feeding has started.
Product Features
Nutrition Facts - MSUD amino5
MSUD amino5 is a powdered leucine, isoleucine and valine FREE amino acid supplement for the dietary management of Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) from birth onwards. Contains 15 amino acids (no branched-chain amino acids) with no vitamins, minerals, fat, or carbohydrate.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Unit | Per 100g | Per Sachet (6g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | kcal | 332 | 20 |
| Energy | kJ | 1411 | 85 |
| Fat | g | 0 | 0 |
| - of which Saturates | g | 0 | 0 |
| Carbohydrate | g | 0 | 0 |
| - of which Sugars | g | 0 | 0 |
| Protein Equivalent | g | 83 | 5 |
| L-Isoleucine FREE | g | 0 | 0 |
| L-Leucine FREE | g | 0 | 0 |
| L-Valine FREE | g | 0 | 0 |
| Salt | g | 0 | 0 |
Amino Acid Profile
MSUD amino5 contains 15 amino acids. Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine (branched-chain amino acids) are FREE. L-Glutamine = 0. No vitamins or minerals are included.
| Amino Acid | Unit | Per 100g | Per Sachet (6g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-Alanine | g | 11.37 | 0.68 |
| L-Arginine | g | 10.78 | 0.65 |
| L-Aspartic Acid | g | 13.66 | 0.82 |
| L-Cystine | g | 3.23 | 0.19 |
| L-Glutamine | g | 0 | 0 |
| Glycine | g | 9.04 | 0.54 |
| L-Histidine | g | 3.88 | 0.23 |
| L-Isoleucine FREE | g | 0 | 0 |
| L-Leucine FREE | g | 0 | 0 |
| L-Lysine | g | 8.12 | 0.49 |
| L-Methionine | g | 2.33 | 0.14 |
| L-Phenylalanine | g | 6.07 | 0.36 |
| L-Proline | g | 9.55 | 0.57 |
| L-Serine | g | 6.46 | 0.39 |
| L-Threonine | g | 5.82 | 0.35 |
| L-Tryptophan | g | 3.23 | 0.19 |
| L-Tyrosine | g | 6.46 | 0.39 |
| L-Valine FREE | g | 0 | 0 |
Note: L-Aspartic Acid is the highest concentration amino acid at 13.66g per 100g. Branched-chain amino acids (Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine) are completely FREE.
Product Description
MSUD amino5 is a powdered leucine, isoleucine and valine FREE amino acid supplement for the dietary management of Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) from birth onwards. Each 6g sachet provides 5g protein equivalent from 15 amino acids (no branched-chain amino acids).
Product Composition
Amino Acids FREE (Not Included)
โ L-Leucine = 0g (FREE)
โ L-Isoleucine = 0g (FREE)
โ L-Valine = 0g (FREE)
โ L-Glutamine = 0g
15 Amino Acids Included
L-Alanine, L-Arginine, L-Aspartic Acid, L-Cystine, Glycine, L-Histidine, L-Lysine, L-Methionine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Proline, L-Serine, L-Threonine, L-Tryptophan, L-Tyrosine
What's NOT Included
โ No vitamins
โ No minerals
โ No Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine (BCAAs)
โ No L-Glutamine
โ No fat
โ No carbohydrate
โ No DHA/ARA
Important Notice
Precautions
- Use under medical supervision
- Not suitable for use as a sole source of nutrition
- Suitable from birth onwards
- Must only be given to individuals with MSUD
- Diet must be supplemented with natural protein, water and other nutrients in prescribed quantities to supply leucine, isoleucine, valine, fluid and general nutrition requirements
- For enteral use only
Dosage and Administration
To be determined by the clinician or dietitian and is dependent on the age, body weight and medical condition of the patient.
Protein Equivalent
MSUD amino5 (6g sachet) = 5g Protein Equivalent
Preparation Guidelines
To be determined by the clinician or dietitian. Can be used in the dietary management of MSUD in a variety of ways:
- Mixed in with protein substitute
- Added to modular feeds
- Incorporated into other permitted food or drink
The product should be freshly prepared and consumed immediately; if this is not possible, then all prepared product must be tightly covered and consumed within 4 hours if kept at room temperature, or within 24 hours if refrigerated. Shake before use.
For Bottle Fed Infants
- Sterilise feeding equipment according to manufacturer's instructions
- Follow the feed preparation instructions provided by your dietitian or clinician
Use immediately and discard any remaining product after 1 hour. Do not reheat once feeding has started.
Storage & Shelf Life
Unopened: Store in a cool, dry place.
Opened sachets: Sachets are designed for single use. If your dietitian/clinician prescribes less than one full sachet, any unused powder in a sachet must be tightly sealed, and used within 24 hours.
Manufacturer Information
Vitaflo International Ltd
Pack Size: 30 x 6g sachets = 180g
Available Flavours: Unflavoured
Prescribability: ACBS โ
