New research reveals unintended consequences of using incorrect medical foods in managing patients
Friday, August 14, 2015 - 11:00
in Health & Medicine
Many 'medical foods' are designed to help manage patients with rare inborn errors of metabolism, and can help prevent serious and life-threatening complications. Unfortunately such special foods may cause harm in some patients when their use is not carefully monitored. Researchers argue that such patients may need closer dietary management.