Glycomacropeptide
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Background
Glycomacropeptide is a type of protein. It is formed during the process of making cheese. Unlike many other proteins, glycomacropeptide contains only very small amounts of the amino acid phenylalanine.
People take glycomacropeptide for an inherited disorder that increases levels of phenylalanine in the blood (phenylketonuria or PKU), gout, obesity, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
People take glycomacropeptide for an inherited disorder that increases levels of phenylalanine in the blood (phenylketonuria or PKU), gout, obesity, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Glycomacropeptide is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken as a food supplement for up to one year.
Children: Glycomacropeptide is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth as a food supplement for up to one year.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if glycomacropeptide is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Children: Glycomacropeptide is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth as a food supplement for up to one year.
Effectiveness
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Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Gout. Early research shows that taking skim milk powder fortified with glycomacropeptide and a specific milk fat extract reduces gout flares. It might also reduce pain during a gout flare.
- Obesity. Replacing one or two meals per day with a supplement containing glycomacropeptide does not help to reduce weight more than taking a supplement with skim milk powder.
- An inherited disorder that increases levels of phenylalanine in the blood (phenylketonuria or PKU). Early research shows that replacing part of the daily dose of a regular phenylalanine-free protein supplement with glycomacropeptide maintains blood levels of the amino acid phenylalanine. In surveys, people with phenylketonuria seem to prefer supplements containing glycomacropeptide over regular phenylalanine-free protein supplements.
- Bipolar disorder.
- Dental cavities.
- Diabetes.
- Gout.
- Heart disease.
- Infant development.
- Liver disease.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of glycomacropeptide depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for glycomacropeptide. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if this product interacts with any medicines.
Before taking this product, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
Before taking this product, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Glycomacropeptide contains very low levels of phenylalanine, which might make it a better protein source for people with phenylketonuria.
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