Description
HCY 2 Medical Food — Methionine-Free Nutrition Designed for Homocystinuria
HCY 2 is a specialized medical food powder created for the dietary management of individuals with documented Homocystinuria (an inherited metabolic disorder requiring strict methionine restriction). It provides a full profile of essential and non-essential amino acids except methionine, plus carbohydrates, fats (including essential fatty acids), and important vitamins and minerals — all under the supervision of a metabolic specialist.
Key Features & Benefits
- Methionine-free formula: HCY 2 contains zero methionine, enabling dietary management of homocystinuria where methionine accumulation must be prevented.
- Comprehensive nutrition base: Provides ~22 g protein equivalent per 100 g of powder, along with vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids — supporting overall nutrition while restricting methionine.
- Vanilla-scented and easily flavored: The powder has a light vanilla scent and can be enhanced with permissible flavorings to improve taste and compliance.
- Suitable for children and adults: Designed for individuals aged 3 years and older (or as directed by a metabolic dietitian or physician) who require this metabolic dietary management.
- Lactose-friendly and mixes well: Formulated to be suitable for individuals with lactose intolerance and mixes easily into permitted liquids or foods.
How to Use
- This product must be used only under the supervision of a metabolic care team — a physician and dietitian experienced in amino-acid disorders.
- The exact dosage and preparation will depend on your personal metabolic profile, weight, age and blood amino-acid targets.
- To prepare: measure the prescribed amount of HCY 2 powder; mix with the correct volume of water or allowable beverage; shake/stir until fully blended; consume immediately or refrigerate (as per instructions) and use within 48 hours.
- Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place; once opened, keep tightly closed, store dry, and use within the timeframe specified (typically 1 month).
Important Considerations
- HCY 2 is a medical food for special medical purposes, not a general nutritional supplement. It must be used under direct and continuing medical supervision.
- It is nutritionally incomplete as it lacks methionine — additional dietary planning is required to ensure adequate nutrition according to your metabolic care plan.
- Regular monitoring (blood amino-acid levels, nutritional status, metabolic markers) is essential when using this product.
- Not intended for use in individuals without homocystinuria, or without the guidance of a metabolic specialist.
- Always follow mixing, storage and usage instructions precisely to ensure safety and efficacy.
| SKU # | 773621 |
| Manufacturer # | 891901 |
| Brand | HCY 2 |
| Manufacturer | Mead Johnson |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Administration Method | Oral |
| Application | Oral Supplement |
| Calories per Serving | 410 Calories |
| Calories per Serving Range | 401 to 500 Calories |
| Container Type | Can |
| Container Type Range | Canisters |
| Flavor | Vanilla Flavor |
| Flavor Range | Dessert Flavor |
| Health Condition | Homocystinuria |
| Ingredients | CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, AMINO ACIDS (L-GLUTAMINE, L-LEUCINE, L-LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE, POTASSIUM ASPARTATE, L-PROLINE, L-VALINE, L-ISOLEUCINE, L-ALANINE, L-ARGININE, L-THREONINE, L-PHENYLALANINE, L-TYROSINE, L-SERINE, L-CYSTINE, GLYCINE, L-HISTIDINE, L-TRYPTOPHAN), SUGAR, SOY OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, AND LESS THAN 1%: SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CITRATE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, ASCORBIC ACID, TAURINE, INOSITOL, FERROUS SULFATE, L-CARNITINE, ZINC SULFATE, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, CUPRIC SULFATE, MANGANESE SULFATE, VITAMIN B12, THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, VITAMIN B6 HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D3, CHROMIC CHLORIDE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, SODIUM SELENITE, SODIUM IODIDE, BIOTIN, VITAMIN K1, ETHYL VANILLIN |
| Is_Active_Vendor | Y |
| Is_DSCSA | N |
| Is_Discontinued | N |
| Is_Medical_Device | N |
| Lot_Tracking_Flag | N |
| Nutrient Type | Amino Acid |
| On_Allocation | N |
| Preparation | Powder |
| Product Dating | McKesson Acceptable Dating: we will ship >= 90 days |
| Supplier_ID | 4104850 |
| UNSPSC Code | 42231803 |
| User | Ages 3 Years and Up |
| User Group | Pediatric to Adult |
| Volume | 1 lb. |