It is recommended that more frequent meals in smaller portions are to be given to patients when they are sick. Special attention should also be given to them to ensure that they do not experience hypoglycemia.
You, or your child’s attending physician will decide ultimately what tests are suitable. Typically, a full liver function panel, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT or GPT) test, blood ammonia levels, and a full amino acid profile will be ordered. An alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test will also be requested [...]
During the NICCD period, it is recommended for your child to go for monthly checkups that include blood tests and physical examinations. Post-NICCD checkups should be carried out every 4 to 6 months. The attending physician will advise on the frequency of checkups based on the [...]
The onset of Adolescent and Adult Citrin Deficiency (AACD)* is not yet fully understood although there are a few triggers that are thought to contribute to its development (e.g., alcohol, overconsumption of carbohydrates or sugars, serious infections, certain medications) [Okano et al. 2019]. As such, [...]
Currently, it is diet management. For NICCD patients, lactose-free formula supplemented with MCT is recommended [Tazawa et al. 2004, Ohura et al. 2007]. For post-NICCD patients, they should adhere to a low carbohydrate, high-protein, high-fat diet. MCT is also reported to be helpful and is [...]
Two independent organisations both have the name “Citrin Foundation”: Citrin Foundation (UK), a Charity registered in England and Wales (Charity no. 1216137) and Citrin Foundation Ltd. (Singapore), a Charity registered in Singapore (Company no. 201635027D). These organisations share a common mission which they each work to achieve (separately and in collaboration with each other). Each organisation is separate, independent and responsible for its own activities.
Citrin Foundation Ltd. (Singapore)
Registered as a Charity (Grantmaker) under the Charities Act 1994
Registered Office: 6 Temasek Boulevard Suntec Tower Four, Singapore 038986
Company limited by guarantee in Singapore (no. 201635027D)
© 2016 - 2026
Citrin Foundation (UK)
Registered as a Charity in England & Wales
Charity Registration Number 1216137
Registered Office: The Universal Building, 2nd floor, 364-366 Kensington High Street, London, W14 8NS
Company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (no. 15940318)
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