Product description

HCU Lophlex LQ 20 Juicy Berries is a Food for Special Medical Purposes. A methionine-free, amino acid-based liquid containing vitamins, trace elements and some minerals, containing mixed fruit juices (from concentrate) and natural flavourings.  Contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) as the intake of this essential fatty acid may be low in protein restricted diets.  With sugar and sweetener.

Pack size: 125ml ready-to-drink pouch (containing 20g protein equivalent)

For enteral use only. Not for parenteral use.
Must be used under medical supervision.
Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
Suitable for children from 4 years and adults, including pregnant women (in conjunction with standard folic acid supplementation).
Only to be used by individuals with proven vitamin B6 non-responsive homocystinuria (HCU)/CBS deficiency or hypermethioninemia.

Precautions: This product should not be used as a sole source of protein but must be given in conjunction with natural protein and other nutrients to supply the methionine, fluid and general nutrition requirements of the patient in medically prescribed quantities. The product contains only trace amounts of sodium, potassium and chloride.

Should be determined by a clinician or dietitian only, and is dependent on age, bodyweight and medical condition of the patient. The daily required intake should be distributed throughout the day. Water or diluted drinks should be offered or taken at the same time.

  • 1 pouch = 125ml
  • One pouch provides 20g protein equivalent.

Shake well before use. Best served chilled.

Store at room temperature away from sunlight. 

Part consumed pouches can be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 24 hours.

Vegetarian

Water, apple juice from concentrate (34.1%), grape juice from concentrate (6.9%), blackcurrant juice from concentrate (2.5%), L-arginine L-aspartate, L-leucine, L-lysine acetate, flavour enhancer (E330), L-proline, L-tyrosine, glycine, L-valine, L-serine, L-isoleucine, dried glucose syrup, L-alanine, dicalcium phosphate, L-threonine, L-phenylalanine, L-cystine, L-histidine, elderberry juice from concentrate (0.6%), maltodextrin, magnesium L-aspartate, magnesium acetate, L-tryptophan, choline bitartrate,
stabilisers (E460(i), E412, E415, E466), high docosahexaenoic acid oil from Crypthecodinium cohnii, natural flavouring, L-ascorbic acid, concentrates (apple, blackcurrant, radish), taurine, emulsifier (E322), artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K), preservatives (E202, E211), M-inositol, ferrous lactate, zinc sulphate, L-carnitine, nicotinamide, DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate, calcium D-pantothenate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, thiamin hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin A palmitate, riboflavin, antioxidants (E304, E306), folic acid, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate, D-biotin, sodium selenite, chromium chloride, vitamin K1, vitamin D3, cyanocobalamin.

Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.

 

Nutritional information per100 ml125 ml
ENERGY438 kJ / 103 kcal548 kJ / 129 kcal
FAT of which0.37 g0.46 g
-Saturates0.08 g0.10 g
-Polyunsaturates0.19 g0.24 g
--Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)120 mg150 mg
CARBOHYDRATE of which9.7 g12.1 g
Sugars5.8 g7.2 g
FIBRE0 g0 g
PROTEIN EQUIVALENT of which16 g20 g
L-Alanine0.94 g1.18 g
L-Arginine1.20 g1.50 g
L-Aspartic acid1.40 g1.75 g
L-Cystine0.78 g0.98 g
L-Glutamic acid--
L-Glutamine--
Glycine1.30 g1.63 g
L-Histidine0.70 g0.88 g
L-Isoleucine1.10 g1.38 g
L-Leucine1.80 g2.25 g
L-Lysine1.20 g1.50 g
L-Methionine--
L-Phenylalanine0.80 g1.0 g
L-Proline1.60 g2.0 g
L-Serine1.10 g1.38 g
L-Threonine0.90 g1.13 g
L-Tryptophan0.36 g0.45 g
L-Tyrosine1.32 g1.65 g
L-Valine1.16 g1.45 g
SALT<0.05 g<0.06 g
VITAMINS
Vitamin A228 µg285 µg
Vitamin D6.4 µg8.0 µg
Vitamin E2.5 mg (α-TE/ET)3.2 mg (α-TE/ET)
Vitamin C14.2 mg17.8 mg
Vitamin K19.9 µg24.9 µg
Thiamin0.34 mg0.43 mg
Riboflavin0.40 mg0.50 mg
Niacin5.7 mg7.1 mg
Niacin11.7 mg NE/EN14.6 mg NE/EN
Vitamin B60.46 mg0.58 mg
Folic acid96 µg120 µg
Vitamin B121.4 µg1.8 µg
Biotin42.7 µg53.4 µg
Pantothenic acid1.4 mg1.8 µg
MINERALS & TRACE ELEMENTS
Sodium<20 mg<25 mg
Potassium72 mg90 mg
Chlorine<20 mg<25 mg
Calcium285 mg356 mg
Phosphorous221 mg276 mg
Magnesium86 mg107 mg
Iron4.2 mg5.3 mg
Copper0.42 mg0.53 mg
Zinc3.1 mg3.9 mg
Manganese0.42 mg0.53 mg
Iodine46.7 µg58.4 µg
Molybdenum20 µg25 µg
Selenium21.4 µg26.8 µg
Chromium8.5 µg10.6 µg
OTHERS
L-Carnitine7.2 mg9.0 mg
Choline122 mg153 mg
Inositol40 mg50 mg
Taurine54 mg68 mg
Osmolarity2460 mOsmol/kg H₂O 


-Each pouch contains 125ml.
**May contain traces of methionine from fruit juice (from concentrate) at a level of < 2mg per 100ml.
03-2018

Disclaimer

HCU Lophlex LQ 20 Juicy Berries is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for the dietary management of proven homocystinuria (HCU), from 4 years and adults, including pregnant women (in conjunction with standard folic acid supplementation), and must be used under medical supervision.

*HCU Lophlex® LQ is a low volume ready-to-drink protein substitute available for use for people with HCU from 4 years of age and adults, containing 10g PE in 62.5ml and 20g PE in 125ml.

**DHA - docosahexaenoic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid to address your specific dietary requirements)

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