Tag: Porphyria management

According to the National Institutes of Health, a low-calorie or low-carbohydrate diet can trigger an acute porphyria attack. This makes a high-carbohydrate, regular eating schedule a critical component of managing porphyria.

Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP), the most common acute form of the disease, is a rare condition, affecting approximately 1–2 per 100,000 people in Europe. A key component of managing porphyria and preventing attacks is maintaining a diet rich in carbohydrates.