HCU cooler 15

For families and individuals managing homocystinuria (HCU), staying on protocol away from home is the daily challenge. HCU cooler 15 from Vitaflo is a ready-to-drink, methionine-free medical food designed to meet that need—delivering protein equivalent and essential amino acids without the methionine that people with HCU cannot metabolize safely.

The core product in this collection is the Vitaflo HCU cooler 15 (Red flavor, 130 mL pouch), providing 15 grams of protein equivalent and 92 calories per serving. It's formulated for children ages 3 years and up as well as adults, and its ready-to-use pouch format means no mixing, measuring, or refrigeration until opened—useful at school, at work, or while traveling. The single-serve pouch also makes tracking daily protein-equivalent intake straightforward, which matters when clinicians are helping keep plasma homocysteine and methionine levels in range.

A common question is how HCU cooler differs from powdered HCU formulas: the cooler is a low-volume liquid intended to be consumed directly, so it suits people who struggle with the taste or preparation of reconstituted powders and who want portability. Because it is a medical food for a specific dietary management, it should be used under the guidance of a metabolic dietitian or physician, alongside a carefully controlled low-protein diet.

If you're comparing liquid options and powder-based amino acid supplements, explore HCU Lophlex LQ for another ready-to-drink alternative, or HCU Anamix for powdered formulas that can be prepared to individual protein-equivalent needs. Households managing more than one metabolic condition may also find our Tylactin RTD 15 collection useful for PKU-related dietary management.