Low Lysine Diet: Indications and Management of Metabolic Neuropathies
1. Introduction to Lysine Metabolism A low lysine diet represents a critical, life-sustaining medical intervention for individuals diagnosed with specific inborn errors of amino acid metabolism. Lysine is a strictly essential amino acid, meaning the human body lacks the biochemical machinery to synthesize it endogenously. It must be acquired entirely through dietary protein sources. In … Read more