Following a low protein diet is a key part of living with Tyrosinemia Type 1
Published medical guidelines recommend patients with Tyrosinemia Type 1 follow a low-protein diet to avoid complications associated with elevated plasma tyrosine levels.1 However, eating properly while following a low-protein diet can be challenging. The following may help, just remember to always follow your dietitian’s advice:
- Carefully monitor the intake of natural protein
- Take medical food/formula as you have been advised
- If you have any questions, check with your dietitian
- Consider a food diary or app to help your dietitian better understand your response
It also helps to plan your meals in advance
- Make it fun. Be inventive, find and create your own recipes
Generally, a low protein diet means:
- eating vegetables, fruit and low-protein manufactured products;
- moderating starches e.g., pasta, rice and potatoes; and
- avoiding meat, fish, soya, nuts and dairy products.