Abstract
To the Editor: Adrenoleukodystrophy is a sex-linked disorder in which very-long-chain fatty acids accumulate in all body tissues1. For this reason, a variety of diets have been formulated to lower the levels of these acids. One diet includes Lorenzo's Oil, a product that contains 20 percent erucic acid (22:1) and 80 percent oleic acid (18:1). During the past two years, 40 male and 6 female patients have received Lorenzo's Oil according to a protocol calculated to provide 20 percent of daily caloric intake. In 19 of these patients the platelet count has decreased significantly (Table 1). The degree of…
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1126-1127 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | New England Journal of Medicine |
Volume | 328 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 15 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine