Season 3 | Episode 4: What is Wilson’s Disease?

Season 3 | Episode 4: What is Wilson’s Disease?

Season 3 | Episode 4: What is Wilson’s Disease?

If you haven’t thought about copper in a while, you’re overdue! Wilson’s Disease is one of the rare conditions with nutrition implications. The condition impacts how the body processes copper. Join Sara and Lyndel to dust off nutrition recommendations for this not-too-common condition.

 

Show Notes:

  • Bandmann O, Weiss KH, Kaler SG. Wilson’s disease and other neurological copper disorders. Lancet Neurol. 2015;14(1):103-113. 
  • Brewer GJ. Wilson disease. NORD website. Accessed October 10, 2022. 
  • Low copper diet for Wilson’s disease. GI Resources website. Accessed October 10, 2022. 
  • Teufel-Schäfer U, Forster C, Schaefer N. Low copper diet—a therapeutic treatment option for Wilson’s Disease? 2022;9(8):1132.