You’ve come to right place to learn more about inborn errors of metabolism like PKU or MSUD, explore diet management tips, and hear inspiring stories. From big moments, like starting college to little ones like what to eat for dinner, we have tips and ideas to help you along the way.
Please note: information presented in our blogs is for educational purposes only and is in no way intended to replace the care, advice, and medical supervision of your metabolic team. Always consult your metabolic healthcare team with questions you have and before you make any changes to your or your loved one’s diet or condition management.
“How many of you know what this is? If you don’t, it’s a jackfruit. Jackfruit is a relative of figs and breadfruit. It grows in the tropical areas of places like Asia, Brazil and Africa. It’s technically a fruit but it has a very meaty texture. It’s low in protein and can easily be used […]
Raising Young Children With PKU – An Interview With Lacy Shaffer And Julie Bolduc Defilippo Nutricia North America’s new podcast – Caring for Rare – explores what life is like with a rare metabolic disorder such as phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), and homocystinuria (HCU). Episodes feature families’ personal stories of inborn errors
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Nutricia North America’s podcast – Caring for Rare – explores what life is like with a rare metabolic disorder such as phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), and homocystinuria (HCU). Episodes feature families’ personal stories of inborn errors of metabolism. Our guests on the show share their difficulties at diagnosis, changes they made to
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From little moments to big ones, we’re here for you Nutricia is proud to launch our newly redesigned NutriciaMetabolics.com website, formerly known as MedicalFood.com. NutriciaMetabolics.com has been rebuilt with you in mind. Our aim is to provide the Metabolic community with support from the littlest moments in life to the biggest ones. Here are a
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Nutricia is by your family’s side following your baby’s diagnosis of an inborn error of metabolism: our Periflex®/Anamix® Early Years metabolic infant formulas are used and trusted in 25 countries, and we’re here with all-around support to give your little one the best start in life. Nutricia is committed to supporting your little one with
The Early Years: Giving Your Little One the Best Start in Life READ MORE
Can you remember the last time you checked the expiration dates on the food you have in your pantry or in the back of your refrigerator? If you can’t remember, this might be a good time to go and check. We often get questions on using expired product and if it’s still safe. Our advice
Do I Really Need to Follow the Expiration Date? READ MORE
Calcium is a mineral best known for its role in bone health. In fact, the body stores more than 99% of calcium in bones and teeth to keep them strong.1 Calcium also plays a key role in other important functions of the body. Your body uses calcium to help move your muscles and your blood,
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Written in collaboration with Katie Maguire, PKU Adult and 2nd grade schoolteacher Lunch anxiety? Anxious that your child will not eat her lunch or drink formula at school? Here are some quick ideas that you can do to prepare and hopefully ease some anxiety: Pack the lunchbox and practice eating at home; make sure your child
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Raise Awareness for PKU this May Nutricia North America is proud to support PKU Awareness Month this May by sponsoring a Push-Ups for PKU Challenge! From May 1 to 31, Nutricia will donate $10 for each video you post on Facebook or Instagram of you doing (or trying to do!) at least 5 push-ups. The
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“When I got the call, I couldn’t process what I was hearing. It was so hard.” Lacy thinks back to the moment when she learned that her second child, a baby girl named Aspen, was diagnosed with Phenylketonuria (PKU). PKU is a rare inherited metabolic disorder that means a person must avoid foods naturally high
A family’s journey in learning about PKU through baby Aspen READ MORE
