Does Sugar Help Porphyria? Understanding the 'Glucose Effect'
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Acute porphyria attacks are often precipitated by fasting or low carbohydrate intake, making the administration of glucose a standard, first-line treatment for mild episodes. This therapeutic strategy, known as the 'glucose effect,' utilizes high carbohydrate loads to reduce the production of neurotoxic porphyrin precursors.
