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Barth syndrome is a rare metabolic and neuromuscular disorder that appears to only affect males. At birth or a few months after birth, infants typically have reduced muscle tone and an enlarged heart that does not pump efficiently. Other characteristics of Barth syndrome include muscle weakness, fatigue, short stature, and frequent infections (caused by a weakened immune system).Researchers estimate that Barth syndrome affects at least 50 families worldwide, but some experts believe that Barth syndrome is under-diagnosed. Quality studies determining .... Read more

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Zinc

Zinc for Barth Syndrome
Zinc: Zinc products have been used since ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing. Zinc appears to be an essential element that the immune system needs to function properly. However, ....

 

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Ginseng

Ginseng for Barth Syndrome
Ginseng: A small number of studies report that ginseng may stimulate the immune cells in the body, improve the effectiveness of antibiotics in people with acute bronchitis, and enhance the ....

 

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Coleus

Coleus for Barth Syndrome
Coleus: The root extract of coleus is known as forskolin. Forskolin may improve cardiovascular function in patients with cardiomyopathy. However, additional study is needed to confirm these findings.Coleus is generally ....

 

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Beta-carotene for Barth Syndrome
Beta-carotene: Beta-carotene is a member of the carotenoids, which are very colorful (red, orange, yellow), fat-soluble compounds. They are naturally found in many fruits, grains, oils, and vegetables (e.g. green ....

 

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Astragalus for Barth Syndrome
Astragalus: In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), astragalus is commonly found in mixtures with other herbs. Astragalus has been suggested as an immune system stimulant in preliminary laboratory and animal research ....

 

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