Fast Facts For Patients Long Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders (Original PDF From Publisher)

Fast Facts For Patients Long Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders (Original PDF From Publisher)

By Anne Daly Long and Barbara K. Burton -Rare hereditary illnesses known as chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAODs) exist.

When a person has an LC-FAOD, their body has difficulty converting fat into energy, which can cause symptoms including low blood

sugar, weakness and soreness in their muscles and cardiac issues.

Neonatal screening or symptoms later in life are used to diagnose LC-FAODs.

One aspect of management is the implementation of a customized diet plan and the avoidance of fasting, particularly when unwell.

With dietary adjustments, close collaboration with and assistance from, a knowledgeable healthcare team an individual with an LC

FAOD can have a full, active, and healthy life.