About Vitaflo TYR sphere20 Powdered Low Phenylalanine and Tyrosine Medical Food
A blend of whey protein isolate (glycomacropeptide — GMP), essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, fat (including docosahexaenoic acid — DHA), vitamins and minerals for use in the dietary management of Tyrosinemia from 3 years of age.
Key Benefits & Features
- A carefully developed blend of GMP and amino acids, carbohydrate, and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), vitamins and minerals
- Designed to be mixed with water to a low volume drink
- Available in 20 g protein equivalent (PE) pre-measured packets
Vitaflo TYR sphere20 Powdered Low Phenylalanine and Tyrosine Medical Food FAQs
Who should use this product?
Must only be consumed by people with proven Tyrosinemia under strict medical supervision. Diet must be supplemented with natural protein, water, and other nutrients in prescribed quantities to supply phenylalanine, tyrosine, fluid, and general nutrition requirements. Not for intravenous use. For enteral use only (tube and oral feeding). Not for use as a sole source of nutrition.
What's the correct dosage and administration for this product?
To be determined by the clinician or dietitian and is dependent on the age, body weight, and medical condition of the patient. Each 35 g packet of TYR sphere20 provides 20 g of protein equivalent, contains 30 mg of phenylalanine, and less than 10.5 mg of tyrosine.
How should I prepare this product?
- Measure 120 ml of cold water into a cup with a lid.
- Add 1 packet of TYR sphere20.
- Secure lid and shake until powder is fully dissolved.
- TYR sphere20 is now ready to use.
The product should be freshly prepared and consumed immediately. However, if this is not possible, any prepared product must be tightly covered and consumed within 4 hours at room temperature or within 24 hours if refrigerated. Re-shake before use.
How should I store this product?
Store in a cool dry place. Packets are designed for single use and should be used immediately once opened
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 packet (35 g)
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Red Berry | Vanilla | |
| Calories | 120 kcal | 120 kcal |
| Protein equivalent | 20 g | 20 g |
| L-Phenylalanine | 30 g | 30 g |
| L-Tyrosine | <10.5 g | <10.5 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 6 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 2.5 g |
| Total fat | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) | 110 mg | 110 mg |
| Vitamin A | 241 µg RE | 241 µg RE |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 µg | 4.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 4.9 mg α TE | 4.9 mg α TE |
| Vitamin C | 28 mg | 28 mg |
| Vitamin K | 21 µg | 21 µg |
| Thiamin | 0.52 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 3 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.52 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.49 mg | 0.49 mg |
| Folic acid | 91 µg | 91 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4 µg | 1.4 µg |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.8 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Choline | 178 mg | 178 mg |
| Biotin | 11 µg | 11 µg |
| Sodium | 283 mg | 283 mg |
| Potassium | 206 mg | 206 mg |
| Chloride | 7 mg | 7 mg |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 353 mg |
| Phosphorus | 367 mg | 367 mg |
| Magnesium | 101 mg | 101 mg |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 6.6 mg |
| Copper | 0.52 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Zinc | 6.6 mg | 6.6 mg |
| Manganese | 0.35 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Iodine | 74 µg | 74 µg |
| Molybdenum | 18 µg | 18 µg |
| Selenium | 27 µg | 27 µg |
| Chromium | 10 µg | 10 µg |
| L-Alanine | 0.83 g | 0.83 g |
| L-Arginine | 1.7 g | 1.7 g |
| L-Aspartic acid | 1.31 g | 1.31 g |
| L-Cystine | 0.24 g | 0.24 g |
| L-Glutamine | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Glycine | 2.48 g | 2.48 g |
| L-Histidine | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| L-Isoleucine | 1.42 g | 1.42 g |
| L-Leucine | 3.02 g | 3.02 g |
| L-Lysine | 0.96 g | 0.96 g |
| L-Methionine | 0.28 g | 0.28 g |
| L-Proline | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| L-Serine | 1.01 g | 1.01 g |
| L-Threonine | 2.29 g | 2.29 g |
| L-Tryptophan | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| L-Valine | 1.14 g | 1.14 g |
Ingredients
Red Berry: Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), L-Leucine, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Glycine, Modified Corn Starch, L-Arginine, Sugar, Soy Lecithin, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Dried Corn Syrup, L-Histidine, Choline Bitartrate, Refined Tuna Oil (Fish), L-Tryptophan, Beet Juice Concentrate (Color), L-Lysine, L-Aspartate, L-Cystine, Sodium Ascorbate, Zinc Gluconate, Maltodextrin, Sucralose, Dipotassium Phosphate, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Methionine, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Iodide, Mono- and Diglycerides, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Sodium Molybdate, Copper Gluconate, Niacinamide, Manganese Gluconate, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Folic Acid, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin K1, Tocopherols (Preservative).
Contains: Fish (Tuna), Milk, Soy.
Vanilla: Whey Protein Isolate (Milk), L-Leucine, Glycine, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Sugar, L-Arginine, Modified Corn Starch, Soy Lecithin, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Dried Corn Syrup, L-Histidine, Choline Bitartrate, Refined Tuna Oil (Fish), L-Tryptophan, L-Lysine, L-Aspartate, L-Cystine, Sodium Ascorbate, Zinc Gluconate, Maltodextrin, Sucralose, Ferrous Sulfate, Dipotassium Phosphate, L-Methionine, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenite, Mono- and Diglycerides, Copper Gluconate, Niacinamide, Manganese Gluconate, Vitamin A Acetate, Sodium Molybdate, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3, Chromium Chloride, Vitamin B12, Biotin, Folic Acid, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin K1, Tocopherols (Preservative).
Contains: Fish (Tuna), Milk, Soy.