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How To Cure Hyperammonemia Causing Extreme Lethargy?
I am a diabetic: but I also have a problem with hyperammonemia, causing extreme lethargy, confusision, mini-blackouts, etc. As soon as I go off of meat for a week or so, my ammonia level goes back to normal. should i consider a vegan diet on a regular basis, and what should it consist of?
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Hi,
If a non-vegetarian diet is causing the problem then do shift to a vegetarian diet - that is vegan + dairy products. Vegetarian diet actually improves your overall function and reduces the side effects due to a non-veg diet. Dairy products are more or less wholesome meals and a good source of calcium- so do not omit them.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
If a non-vegetarian diet is causing the problem then do shift to a vegetarian diet - that is vegan + dairy products. Vegetarian diet actually improves your overall function and reduces the side effects due to a non-veg diet. Dairy products are more or less wholesome meals and a good source of calcium- so do not omit them.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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