Sno-Pro Milk for PKU: Nutritional Information & Phenylketonuria Support

Phenylketonuria, or PKU, is a birth defect where the newborn cannot properly break down phenylalanine, an amino acid. Treatment for PKU includes a low protein diet rich in foods low in phenylalanine. Low phenylalanine milk supplements such as Sno-Pro are also recommended.

PKU

• Newborns with phenylketonuria, a rare condition, are unable to digest phenylalanine, an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, necessary for growth and muscle repair. Additionally, phenylalanine plays a role in the production of melanin, which is responsible for skin pigment.

Symptoms

• Symptoms of PKU include light colored skin or hair, retardation, seizures, tremors, unusual hand positioning, jerking movements of the limbs, delayed mental and social skills, hyperactivity and rashes.

SHS International

• Sno-Pro is a liquid product made and distributed by SHS International, a part of Danone's Medical Division. SHS International provides a wide range of medical nutritional products such as dietary supplements that are targeted to combat diseases such as PKU.

Sno-Pro

• Sno-Pro is a low protein, low phenylalanine drink created from milk extracts. Designed to work as a milk replacement, Sno-Pro has an energy and nutritional value comparable to dairy milk.

Nutrition

• Per 100 gram serving, Sno-Pro provides the following nutrition: 273 calories, 0.22 grams of protein, 12.5 mg of L-phenylalanine, 8 grams of carbohydrates, 3.8 grams of fat (1.6 grams of saturated fat, 1.5 grams of monounsaturated fats and 0.55 grams of polyunsaturated fats) with no fiber.

Warning

• Sno-Pro milk is not suitable for newborns or individuals with an allergy to dairy. Additionally, use of Sno-Pro should only be done under medical supervision.