Showing posts with label g6pd foods to avoid. Show all posts
Showing posts with label g6pd foods to avoid. Show all posts

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Foods to Avoid By People With G6PD Deficiency


There are many foods to avoid by people with g6pd deficiency; including medicines and other substances. It has to be strictly followed to avoid anemia; because it is the red blood cells that doesn't function properly in cases of glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Special Diet For G6pD Patients

G6PD or glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase is a condition in which the body doesn't have enough of these enzymes which are very important for the red blood cells to function normally. Special diet for g6pd patients has to be observed for them to live a normal, and healthy life.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Vitamins and Minerals: Are These Safe for G6pD Defiecient People?


People with G6pD deficiency (also known as Favism) have special dietary needs. They cannot ingest certain kind of foods and enzymes. Moreover, most patients are wondering if they are allowed to take vitamin or mineral supplements.