This talk by Melanie Hill, Specialist Dietitian, provides an in-depth overview of the dietary treatment of adults with methylmalonic acidaemia (MMA).
Key topics include:
- The causes and clinical presentation of MMA,
- The complications associated with MMA,
- Current dietary strategies, including low protein diets, the use of precursor-free amino acids, and the importance of avoiding fasting;
- The challenges in managing MMA, such as optimising dietary protein intake and monitoring biochemical parameters;
- The need for further research and guidelines to improve dietary treatment practices for MMA patients.