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In LCHAD deficiency, patients stuck to a low-fat diet for two years, but vitamin shortfalls persisted
A study published in a journal and reviewed by independent scientists. Even so, a single study is not conclusive; it needs to be replicated.
In the USA, the diets of 40 people with LCHAD deficiency were assessed two years apart. Patients followed the recommended low-fat diet similarly at both assessments. However, the proportion getting enough fat-soluble vitamins remained at 51%. For water-soluble vitamins, this proportion was 81%.
What does it mean for patients and families?
Even with good adherence to the diet, vitamins A, D, E, and K can be overlooked. It is important to talk with a dietitian and doctor about vitamin supplements.
Source
Scientific paper: Participants with long-chain 3-hydroxy-acylCoA dehydrogenase deficiency (LCHADD)/trifunctional protein deficiency (TFPD) report consistent low-fat diet intake over time. Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, 2026. DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2026.110196 · PubMed 42364315
The source page was opened and read on October 7, 2026. Summary prepared by the Doktorclub editorial team and translated from Turkish; it has not yet been reviewed by a physician (a scientific board is being set up).
This page is translated from the Turkish original.
Related disease: LCHAD deficiency (long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency)
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