Homocystinuria is a genetic disorder that affects the metabolism of the amino acid methionine. It means the body can’t process the amino acid methionine. This causes a harmful build-up of substances in the blood and urine.
HCU cooler is a medical food for use in the dietary management of homocystinuria (HCU). It is suitable for those 3 years of age and older.
A ready-to-drink methionine-free, HCU cooler is a medical food for consumption by those diagnosed with homocystinuria HCU cooler is a blend of essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), vitamins and minerals Each 130-mL pouch has 97 calories, 15 grams of protein equivalent, 6.6 grams of carbohydrates, 1.2 grams of total fat and 100 milligrams of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid)
