HCU express™ plus

A powdered methionine-free formula for use in the dietary management of Homocystinuria (HCU).

HCU express plus is suitable from 3 years of age.

FOR USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION

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FLAVORS

Unflavored

A powdered methionine-free formula for use in the dietary management of Homocystinuria (HCU).

HCU express plus is suitable from 3 years of age.

FOR USE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION

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Features

A blend of essential and non-essential amino acids, carbohydrate, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), vitamins and minerals.
Updated nutrition profile in line with recommendations^1-2 to support adequate intake of nutrients lacking in the typical low protein diet^3-8.
Convenient, pre-measured packaging: no weighing or measuring needed and easy to take on-the-go.
Available in 15 g and 20 g protein equivalent packets.
Low volume: each packet mixes with approximately 3 fl oz of water or permitted beverage to prepare a low volume drink.
Flexible for individual taste preferences: each can be mixed as is or easily customized with permitted beverages to offer a variety of tastes.

References:
1. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes, Vitamins. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies. Available at: https://ods.od.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Dietary_Reference_Intakes.aspx. Accessed: August, 2021.
2. Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes, Elements. Food and Nutrition Board, National Academies. Available at: https://ods.od.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Dietary_Reference_Intakes.aspx. Accessed: August, 2021.
3. Jurecki ER, et al. Adherence to clinic recommendations among patients with phenylketonuria in the United States. Mol Gen Metab. 2017; 120: 190–197.4.
4. Couce ML, et al. Effects of LC-PUFA Supplementation in Patients with Phenylketonuria: A Systematic Review of Controlled Trials. Nutrients. 2019; 11(7): 1537.
5. Reilly C, et al. Trace element nutrition status and dietary intake of children with phenylketonuria. Am J Clin Nutr. 1990; 52(1): 159–165.
6. Barretto JR, et al. Poor zinc and selenium status in phenylketonuric children and adolescents in Brazil. Nutr Res. 2008; 28(3): 208–211.7.
7. Gokmen-Ozel HA, et al. Long-term efficacy of ‘ready-to-drink’ protein substitute in phenylketonuria. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2009; 22(5): 422–427.
8. Knerr I, Blessing H. Seyferth S, Watling RJ, and Chaudhri MA. Evaluation of plasma trace element and mineral status in children and adolescents with phenylketonuria using data from inductively-coupled-plasma atomic emission and mass spectrometric analysis. Ann Nutr Metab. 2013; 63(1-2): 168–173.

HCU express plus20 - Unflavored

per 34 g (1 packet)

107

Calories
20 g

Protein Equivalent
4.8 g

Carbohydrate
0.8 g

Total Fat
136 mg

DHA

Ordering & Reimbursement Information

Product	Packaging	Item Number	Reimbursement Code	HCPCS Code
HCU express plus15 Unflavored	30 x 25 g	24972	12539-0024-97	B4162 & B4157
HCU express plus20 Unflavored	30 x 34 g	24989	12539-0024-98	B4162 & B4157