Video: Lorenzo

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Video Lorenzos Oil

• Describe the symptoms of ALD.
• What causes ALD?
• Why are boys more likely to get ALD?
• How did Lorenzo get ALD when his parents did not
  show any symptoms of the disease?
• What are fatty acids?
• How do fatty acids contribute to ALD?
• How is ALD a digestion problem disease?

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• 8. Describe the treatment Lorenzo received in
  the end. How was it supposed to help him
  recover despite knowing that the disease was
  nonreversible or curable?
• 9. Explain the sink analogy made by Auguste Odone
  that was used to describe what was taking place
  in Lorenzos body.
• 10. Explain how competitive inhibition works
  therapeutically for ALD sufferers.
• 11. How are monounsaturated and saturated fats
  good or bad for you? Why?