Lathyrism is a neurotoxic disease that occurs due to the consumption of large amounts of legumes, especially Lathyrus sativus (the grass pea). Beta-ODAP (beta-N-oxalyl-L-alpha,beta-diaminopropionic acid) is the main toxin. This...
Lathyrism is a neurotoxic disease that occurs due to the consumption of large amounts of legumes, especially Lathyrus sativus (the grass pea). Beta-ODAP (beta-N-oxalyl-L-alpha,beta-diaminopropionic acid)...
Galactosemia is a rare but serious genetic metabolic condition resulting from a deficiency in one of the enzymes needed to metabolize galactose, a simple...
What are Rickets?
Rickets is defined as faulty mineralization of growing bone that may be due to vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus deficiency. When mature...
What is Beriberi?
Beriberi is a serious nutritional disorder caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine), which was the first vitamin to be identified....
Biotinidase Deficiency is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder in which the enzyme biotinidase is deficient. The enzyme helps to recycle the vitamin biotin, and...