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In cats, taurine deficiency is the most common cause of dilated cardiomyopathy. [47] As opposed to these hereditary forms, non-hereditary DCM used to be common in the overall cat population before the addition of taurine to commercial cat food. [citation needed]
Gastrointestinal symptoms have been seen primarily in this population and are usually related to increased feeding. [citation needed] Ocular problems related to the disorder include strabismus, nystagmus, retinitis, disc pallor, and oculomotor apraxia. [4] Over half of the patients with SSADH deficiency have seizures.
A taurine deficiency in cats can lead to retinal degeneration and eventually blindness – a condition known as central retinal degeneration [33] [34] as well as hair loss and tooth decay. Other effects of a diet lacking in this essential amino acid are dilated cardiomyopathy , [ 35 ] and reproductive failure in female cats [ citation needed ] .
Homocystinuria (HCU) [2] is an inherited disorder of the metabolism of the amino acid methionine due to a deficiency of cystathionine beta synthase or methionine synthase. [3] It is an inherited autosomal recessive trait, which means a child needs to inherit a copy of the defective gene from both parents to be affected.
Such modification is known as taurine modification, which is decreased as a result of the improper structure of the tRNALeu(UUR). [10] Incorrect tRNALeu(UUR) structure also results in decreased aminoacylation. [9] The mutation has also been shown to result in decreased function of the tRNA and thus protein synthesis. [11]
Taurine, an ingredient present in protein-rich foods and often added to energy drinks, may slow down the aging process, new science suggests. Nutrient found in high-protein foods helps slow aging ...
A clinical diagnosis of testosterone deficiency should only be made when patients have low levels of testosterone combined with symptoms and/or signs of low T. Signs and Symptoms of Low Testosterone
An analysis of data from more than 8,000 adults in the U.S. revealed that 14% had low iron blood levels, a condition known as absolute iron deficiency, while 15% had the right iron levels but ...