{"title":"HCY 1","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHCY 1 Pediatric Oral Supplement for Homocystinuria\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHCY 1 is a specialized medical food formulated for infants and young children managing homocystinuria (HCU) or hypermethioninemia. This collection carries the HCY 1 Pediatric Oral Supplement (vanilla scent, unflavored, 1 lb. canister, item 893301) — a methionine-free powder designed to supply the protein, vitamins, and minerals a growing child needs while restricting the amino acid their body cannot safely metabolize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParents and dietitians managing HCU face a constant balancing act: children still need adequate calories and complete nutrition for normal growth and development, but excess methionine can lead to elevated homocysteine and serious complications. HCY 1 provides that nutritional foundation without the methionine, letting a carefully calculated amount of natural protein be added elsewhere in the diet under a metabolic specialist's guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe powder mixes readily into a formula or feeding for bottle-fed infants and can be adjusted as your metabolic team directs. Because it is unflavored with only a mild vanilla scent, it blends easily and can be tailored to a young child's preferences. As with any inborn error of metabolism, dosing and dietary planning should always follow the recommendations of your child's physician and registered dietitian — this is a therapeutic medical food, not a general supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're managing a related metabolic condition, we carry other specialized pediatric medical foods, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/bcad-1\"\u003eBCAD 1\u003c\/a\u003e for maple syrup urine disease and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/cyclinex-1\"\u003eCyclinex-1\u003c\/a\u003e for urea cycle and related disorders. Keeping a consistent supply on hand helps maintain the steady, uninterrupted nutrition these diets depend on.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hcy-1-pediatric-oral-supplement","title":"HCY 1 Pediatric Oral Supplement","description":"\u003cp\u003eSupport the nutritional needs of infants and young children with HCY 1 Pediatric Oral Supplement, a specialized iron-fortified medical food powder. This unflavored formula is specifically engineered to be free of the essential amino acid methionine, making it a vital dietary resource for those with a documented diagnosis of Homocystinuria (HCU). While methionine is excluded, the powder provides a comprehensive blend of all other essential and nonessential amino acids, along with carbohydrates, fats, and essential fatty acids. The formula is further enriched with necessary vitamins and minerals to promote healthy growth and development during the early stages of life. Featuring a pleasant vanilla scent to improve palatability, this medical food is packaged in a 16 oz. can and must be used strictly under medical supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HCY 1","offers":[{"title":"Each (1)","offer_id":53142046343484,"sku":"M142599","price":75.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (6)","offer_id":53142046310716,"sku":"M204633","price":403.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3735\/5324\/files\/558a50c6-47f1-74b1-a5e7-a416a2918ea9_m_165b7787-7da4-4f5c-8425-d8b5d7e442ae.jpg?v=1781863124"}],"url":"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/hcy-1.oembed","provider":"Honest Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}