Foods for special medical purposes (FSMP) are dietetic products designated for individuals with special dietary requirements, for example due to a specific disease. These special dietetic products can be distinguished into nutritionally complete and nutritionally incomplete foods, according to their dietary intention. Nutritionally incomplete foods, in contrast to nutritionally complete foods, have to be consumed in addition to regular nutrition in order to meet the complete dietary needs of the patient.

A number of metabolic diseases can be controlled and handled by the use of foods for special medical purposes. The composition of these products and their benefit for the patient must be scientifically proven. For some indications they are the only therapeutic option (e.g. PKU) and thus are to be used under medical supervision.

	go to XPhe-System... Phe-free aminoacid mixtures for the dietary treatment of Phenylketonuria  (PKU) and Hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA)
	go to Zero-System... amino acid mixtures for the dietary treatment of the "rare" metabolic disorders Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD), Homocystinuria, Organic Acidurias (e.g. Methyl Malonic Aciduria or Propionic Aciduria) and Tyrosinemia