Wilson's disease: Food therapy out of trace elements

Area of Science:

• Genetics and Metabolism
• Neurology
• Nutritional Science

Background:

• Hepatolenticular degeneration, or Wilson's disease (WD), is an inherited disorder affecting copper metabolism.
• It is an autosomal recessive condition impacting the nervous system.
• Current treatment involves medical and dietary interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a food therapy approach for Wilson's disease.
• To highlight the role of trace elements in managing WD.
• To discuss dietary strategies including high zinc, low copper, and sulfhydryl-rich foods.

Main Methods:

• Review of dietary interventions for Wilson's disease.
• Focus on trace element-based food therapy.
• Analysis of specific dietary components like zinc, copper, and sulfhydryl-rich foods.

Main Results:

• Dietary therapy is a crucial component in managing Wilson's disease.
• Specific dietary modifications can aid in copper metabolism regulation.
• Trace element balance is key in food therapy for WD.

Conclusions:

• Food therapy based on trace elements offers a complementary approach to WD treatment.
• Dietary management, including specific food choices, is essential for patients with Wilson's disease.
• Further research into trace element-specific diets for WD is warranted.