Tag: Genetic diseases

According to the World Health Organization, zinc deficiency is a global health risk, affecting an estimated two billion people worldwide. While mild deficiency is more common, a severe inherited form exists, which is a lethal genetic disorder caused by deficiency of zinc, known as Acrodermatitis Enteropathica (AE).

While dietary deficiency is extremely rare in healthy individuals, one specific and severe disease due to lack of vitamin E is Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency (AVED), a rare genetic disorder. This condition impairs the body's ability to properly use the vitamin, leading to progressive neurological problems affecting movement and coordination.

According to UNICEF, undernutrition causes at least one-third of young children's deaths globally. While often perceived as a healthy macronutrient, issues with protein—including deficiency, excess, and genetic metabolism problems—can lead to severe and sometimes fatal diseases. This article explores the various conditions resulting from protein imbalances.