Can BetterMilk be used during pregnancy??
Safety: The protein source in BetterMilk is Glycomacropeptide (GMP). GMP is one of several proteins that make up whey, accounting roughly for 15-20% of wheys protein. Whey protein makes up 20% of milk protein and is a by-product of cheese making. Because whey proteins are part of milk and have a history of use as food ingredients such as in infant formulas, they are generally recognized as safe. Non-PKU pregnant women are encouraged to consume whey protein in the form of milk, cheese, and other dairy, as it is a safe and high quality protein source. Better control equals a better outcome: In a PKU pregnancy, keeping phe levels low (prefer between 2-4 mg) is critical for fetal development and prevention of mental retardation. It is very difficult to maintain levels in this range with traditional amino acid formula, which leaves the body within 2 hours of consumption. At this point, the body breaks down its own protein and phe levels spike. Even those who test their blood phe regularly a
