When my son was diagnosed with citrin deficiency…
When my son was diagnosed with citrin deficiency… BY: ANONYMOUS When my son was diagnosed with CD when his jaundice lasted for months, I was initially relieved that it was not something more sinister. However as I read up more on CD, I [...]
MCT oil vs coconut oil
What is MCT? MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) is a type of fatty acid found in food like coconut oil. Made up of 6 to 12 carbon atoms, they are metabolized differently from LCT (long-chain triglycerides) which are found more commonly in other food. MCT goes straight to the liver and [...]
Formula with MCT
Diet control is very important for citrin deficiency patients. Citrin deficiency patients are recommended to follow a low carbohydrate, high protein, and fat diet [Saheki et al 2008, Nakamura et al 2001]. There are growing numbers of doctors treating citrin deficiency patients who have seen the positive effect of [...]
Feeling sick after eating carbs could be a sign of Citrin Deficiency
Feeling sick after eating carbs could be a sign of Citrin Deficiency Do you feel sick after eating carbs? Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, are a major source of energy found in food which is essential for most organisms. It is widely referred to as sugars, [...]