MSUD Nutrition

MSUD Nutritional Guidelines

Managing nutrition with Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) requires careful attention to protein intake and leucine restriction, as these amino acids cannot be properly processed by the body. Proper nutritional management is essential for preventing metabolic crises and supporting healthy growth and development. The resources below provide comprehensive guidelines, food lists, and practical tools developed by leading genetics and metabolic nutrition programs to help individuals with MSUD, families, and healthcare providers navigate the complexities of the MSUD diet. From detailed leucine content charts to cooking tips and meal planning strategies, these evidence-based resources offer the support needed to maintain optimal nutrition while managing this rare metabolic condition.

Emory Genetics Metabolic Nutrition Program

Comprehensive nutrition resources from Emory Genetics.

GMDI MSUD Consumer Summary

 

Essential information for managing MSUD through diet.

GMDI MSUD FAQ

 

Answers to common questions about MSUD nutrition.

GMDI MSUD Nutrition Management Guidelines

Detailed guidelines for healthcare professionals.

Leucine and Protein Content of Foods

Reference guide for leucine and protein content in various foods.

Low Protein Foods Handout

Guide to low-protein food options for MSUD patients.

 

Low Protein Food Suppliers

Abbott Nutrition

Ajinomoto Cambrooke

Nutricia Metabolics

Vitaflo USA

Poapharma

Medical Foods Suppliers

Ajinomoto Cambrooke

Lil’s Dietary Shop

Nutricia Metabolics

PKU Perspectives

Taste Connections

Zoia Healthcare Marketplace

Cooking And Other Resources and Tools

Cook for Love

Recipes and cooking resources for low protein diets.

Cooking Demonstration at the 2018 MSUD Symposium

Video demonstration of low protein cooking techniques.

Navigating Relationships: Low Protein Community Chat

Discussion about managing relationships while on a low protein diet.

Exercising with MSUD

Guidelines for safe exercise with MSUD.

Go Low Pro.org App

Mobile app for tracking protein intake and managing MSUD diet (available for a modest fee).