Frequently Asked Questions

flok is our community. the flok app is a vital tool for managing your metabolic health and engaging with our community. the flok research platform is a way for all of us to use our collective data to drive research and progress for inherited metabolic disorders.

 While at first glance "flok" seems like an acronym, we chose the name to evoke the flocks we see in nature. A flock is a community that moves; it goes somewhere. flok is an expression of our goal to support each other and make progress together. 

If you live with an inherited metabolic disorder or care for someone who lives with one, flok is for you. We serve all inherited metabolic disorders of protein metabolism including PKU, Classical HCU, MSUD, Tyrosinemia, Urea Cycle Disorders, and Organic Acidemias.  

NOW! The flok app is now in Open Beta. Download it here . 

Yes, sometime in the second half of 2025. After the launch of the flok app, we will migrate (ha!) the user base over to the flok app. The "EAT" section of the flok app includes current How Much Phe features and much more: offline search, a quick tap-and-tally method of tracking, a food photo log and more. Cook for Love recipes and locations from GO LOW PRO are also integrated. The flok app is about much more than diet. Explore its features here.  

HMP subscriptions will expire at the end of their term, or when HMP is discontinued. We're giving the flok app FREE to everyone in our community, but we still need your support. If you subscribed to HMP, please consider an ongoing donation to support the work of flok. 

The flok app is designed by and for those with the following disorders: Classical HCU, MSUD, Organic Acidemias, PKU, Tyrosinemia, and Urea Cycle Disorders. These initial members of the flok share a common treatment: the low-protein diet. If your condition isn't represented, you can request it be included in future versions of the flok app by using the chat bot on flok.org, or by downloading the app and clicking the "don't see your condition?" link during setup.