- Lorenzo Oil Indications
- How to use Lorenzo Oil
- Side Effects of Lorenzo Oil
- Contraindications for Lorenzo Oil
Lorenzo's oil is a food supplement with glycerol trioleate and glycerol trierucate, used to treat adrenoleukodystrophy, a rare disease also known as Lorenzo's disease.
Adrenoleukodystrophy is caused by the accumulation of very long-chain fatty acids in the brain and the adrenal gland and causes demyelination of neurons. Lorenzo's oil helps to normalize fatty acid levels and when used in asymptomatic patients, it decreases the risk of developing degenerative disease and, in some symptomatic patients, can improve quality of life.
Lorenzo Oil Indications
Lorenzo's Oil is indicated for the treatment of adrenoleukodystrophy, helping to prevent problems in the nervous system in children with adrenoleukodystrophy, but who have not yet shown any symptoms. In children who show symptoms of the disease, Lorenzo's Oil is indicated as a treatment to improve and prolong the quality of life.
How to use Lorenzo Oil
The use of Lorenzo's Oil consists of taking 2 to 3 mL / day to help treat children with adrenoleukodystrophy. However, the dosage must be adequate according to the patient's health status.
Side Effects of Lorenzo Oil
Side effects of Lorenzo's Oil are rare, but can include bruising or bleeding.
Contraindications for Lorenzo Oil
Lorenzo's Oil is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women because there are no studies that demonstrate efficacy and safety.
It should not be used in patients with a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood, thrombocytopenia, or with a decrease in white blood cells, neutropenia.
