What are the symptoms of very long-chain fatty acids?
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Genetic defects preventing the body from breaking down very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) are known as long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAODs). The symptoms of very long-chain fatty acids vary greatly in severity and can appear anytime from infancy to adulthood, often triggered by stress on the body such as illness or fasting.
