What is Abetalipoproteinemia?

What is Abetalipoproteinemia?

·         Abetalipoproteinemia is a kind of inherited disease which disturbs the process of assimilation and usage of fats in the body.

·         This disease is also known by other name Bassen Kornzweig Syndrome.

·         Fats are required by our body for healthy muscles, nerves and for digestions.

·         Since fats don’t mix with other things, they can’t travel around the body as like water and oils.

·         Lipoproteins get attached to fats for travelling to different places of the body.

·         Those who are having disorder Abetalipoproteinemia, will not be able to produce this protein which will affect the transport of fats across the body.

·         Because of this reason, fats will not be sent to the place where it is needed. Ultimatley, it will lead to many serious health problems.