Methods: A case study is presented of a 15-year-old girl who was eventually diagnosed with ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency (hyperammonaemia type II), following an initial diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorder, selective mutism, and anorexia nervosa. Results: The OTC disease is...
Numerous studies have shown that retinoid deficiency enhances the risk of cancer in humans. Retinoids are being used in humans to treat cancers (particularly skin, lung, bladder, cervical or breast) which involve epithelial tissues. Vitamin A can be used to both treat and prevent cancers and ...
Maple syrup urine disease:Deficiency of an enzyme called BCKD causes buildup of amino acids in the body. Nerve damage results, and the urine smells like syrup. Phenylketonuria (PKU):Deficiency of the enzyme PAH results in high levels ofphenylalaninein theblood. Intellectual disability results if ...
Eating an inflammatory diet may lead to increased symptoms, while an anti-inflammatory diet may reduce your symptoms and support your recovery. Eliminate inflammatory foods, including refined sugar, refined oil, high-carb meals, sodas and sugary drinks, artificial ingredients, deep-fried food, junk ...
Folate is an essential B vitamin that helps your body to make red blood cells. Folate deficiency may also contribute to the development of pancreatic cancer. According to a 2018 clinical trial published inPLoS One,folate levels, among other nutrient deficiencies, can be linked to your risk for...
If you’re wondering, “what are the symptoms of keto flu?”, I have the full list above, but I’m also going to break down the symptoms caused by the deficiency of each of the major electrolytes commonly impacted by the keto flu. ...
several herbs and supplements that can improve a leaky gut. people with inflammatory bowel disease often have vitamin d deficiency . a few animal studies found that vitamin d3 supplementation reduced the number of bacteria that got through a leaky epithelial barrier and improved the tight junctions...
Diet:Calcium is the building block of strong bones, and vitamin D helps your body absorb the mineral. A diet that’s low in either one can result in a lower-than-normal peak bone mass. Eating a low-carb diet or one that’s high in salt can also negatively affect bone density because...
Diet: Calcium is the building block of strong bones, and vitamin D helps your body absorb the mineral. A diet that’s low in either one can result in a lower-than-normal peak bone mass. Eating a low-carb diet or one that’s high in salt can also negatively affect bone density becaus...
In any autoimmune condition, several key problem areas can underlie symptoms. The AEP diet seeks to address each of these, bringing the body back into balance so it can function properly. Gut health: Gut inflammation, gut dysbiosis (imbalances in gut bacteria), and a leaky gut lining contribut...