Key takeaways

Metabolic dietitian Sommer Gaughan highlights the benefits of GMPro Mix-In as an effective solution for managing PKU.

The product allows patients to increase protein intake without adding excess calories or formula volume, making it easier to meet nutritional goals. It improves formula tolerance, supports adherence, and helps maintain stable blood phenylalanine levels, benefiting both children in school and active individuals.

With its flexible approach, GMPro Mix-In offers a practical way to manage PKU while promoting overall health and quality of life.

Speaker: Sommer Gaughan, MS, RD, Metabolic Dietitian, Children’s Hospital Colorado

Case study 1: 13-year-old female with classic PKU

Sommer explains how GMPro Mix-In helped manage PKU in a 13-year-old patient by increasing protein intake without adding excess calories or formula volume. This solution provided flexibility in formula consumption, allowing the patient to meet nutritional goals while addressing weight concerns and improving adherence, especially during the school day. The use of GMPro Mix-In helped balance protein needs with overall health, ensuring better formula tolerance and nutritional management.

This 1rst case study discusses:

• Managing PKU in a Growing Child: Addressing the challenges of maintaining a balanced Phe-restricted diet while supporting the nutritional needs of a 13-year-old girl with PKU.

• Introducing GMPro Mix-In: How this product helped increase protein intake without significantly adding to formula volume or calories.

• Improved Adherence and Flexibility: The positive impact of GMPro Mix-In on encouraging formula intake at school, providing more flexibility in how the product was consumed (in beverages or food).

• Balancing Protein Intake and Weight Management: How the addition of GMPro Mix-In helped meet protein goals while managing the patient’s weight concerns and BMI.

• Clinical Insights: The ongoing benefits of the product, including improved formula adherence and the ability to make adjustments for better nutrition and weight management over time.

Case study 2: 21-year-old male with classic PKU

Sommer works with GMPro Mix-In and highlights its effectiveness in managing PKU in active patients, offering a solution that reduces formula volume, supports protein intake, and improves GI tolerance. This approach provides flexibility for patients, particularly those involved in high-intensity sports and outdoor activities, while maintaining stable blood phenylalanine levels.

This 2nd case study discusses:

• Managing PKU in Active Patient: The challenges of balancing a Phe-restricted diet with the nutritional needs of active young adults.
• Introducing GMPro Mix-In: How this product helped reduce formula volume while maintaining protein intake for a 21-year-old male with PKU.
• Improved GI Tolerance and Flexibility: The positive impact of the GMPro Mix-In on reducing stomach upset and offering more flexibility in formula intake.
• Addressing Protein Needs for Increased Activity: How increased physical activity can affect blood phenylalanine levels and the benefits of adding more protein on high-activity days.
• Clinical Insights: How the product improved patient satisfaction, quality of workouts, and overall formula tolerance.