Methylmalonic Acidemia: Can Treatment Be Improved?

April 2015 in “ Journal of Nutritional Therapeutics ”

Kimberlee Michals‐Matalon, Rachel C. Lombardo, Kimberly Bilger, Nancy A. Ross, Kelly N. Z. Fuller, Debra Freedenberg, Reuben Matalon

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Studysummary This study found that a more liberal intake of restricted amino acids in patients with methylmalonic acidemia resulted in improved growth and fewer illness episodes.

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