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Understanding the Lifelong Diet for HCU

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Classic homocystinuria, or HCU, is a rare genetic disorder affecting about 1 in 200,000 births, impacting the body's ability to process the amino acid methionine. A lifelong, low-methionine diet is the cornerstone of managing this inherited metabolic condition and preventing serious health complications.