BCAD 2 Medical Food Powder — Specialized Nutrition for Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)

BCAD 2 is a clinically formulated, iron-fortified medical food powder designed for children (age 3 years and older) and adults diagnosed with Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) or other branched-chain amino acid disorders. It’s carefully crafted to support dietary needs when leucine, isoleucine and valine must be tightly controlled.

Key Features & Benefits

• Free of the branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) — Contains no added isoleucine, leucine or valine, making it suitable for management of MSUD.
• Comprehensive nutritional profile — Includes all other essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrates, fats (including essential fatty acids), iron fortification, vitamins and minerals — designed to complement a low-BCAA diet.
• High protein equivalent — Provides approximately 24 g protein equivalent per 100 g of powder, helping meet protein needs while restricting the specific amino acids.
• Versatile & easy to mix — Vanilla scent for neutral taste, mixes easily with water or permitted beverages/foods; convenient for routine use.
• For children & adults — Suitable for patients age 3+ under clinical supervision, allowing flexibility across life stages.

How to Use

• Medical supervision required — Use only under direct and continuing supervision of a metabolic disorder specialist or healthcare provider.
• Mixing instructions — Measure prescribed amount of powder and mix with the correct volume of water or permitted beverage. Each scoop is approximately 14.5 g powder (unpacked) in some formats.
• Use promptly — Consume immediately once mixed, or refrigerate and use within the timeframe specified (typically within 48 hours if refrigerated).
• Supplementary nutrition — Since BCAD 2 is not a sole source of nutrition, supplement with other food sources containing the branched-chain amino acids (or as prescribed) to ensure complete dietary support.

Important Things to Know

• BCAD 2 is a medical food, intended for the dietary management of MSUD and related disorders. This is not a standard over-the-counter nutrition product.
• Because it omits key amino acids (isoleucine, leucine, valine), it must be used with care — inadequate intake of those amino acids from other sources can lead to deficiency; conversely, excess may disrupt metabolic control.
• Always monitor blood amino-acid levels and other metabolic parameters as directed by a clinician.
• Store unopened cans at room temperature; after opening, keep the can tightly covered in a dry area and use within the timeframe specified (e.g., one month).