What is MCT? Why do citrin deficiency patients need to take MCT? Citrin deficiency patients struggle to efficiently obtain energy from carbohydrates, which are typically the most energy-dense macronutrient per gram and are more prevalent in foods. Over time, this energy shortfall in the liver can lead to serious [...]

What is the ideal PFC ratio? Do I need to calculate the PFC ratio every time? The ideal PFC ratio depends on the condition of the patient. It is ok not to calculate it every time. On normal days, if the patient is healthy as usual, the nutritional [...]

What is a “PFC ratio”? PFC ratio is a ratio of energy from Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates, which makes up the whole energy source. Protein, fat, and carbohydrates are the only sources of energy. It is not a ratio of weight. To calculate the PFC ratio, the weight (gram) shown [...]

Can citrin deficiency be inherited? It can be inherited but not all the time. We all have a set of 2 genes, one from our mother, and one from our father. As a parent, we pass 1 of the 2 genes to a child. If the child receives [...]