Galactosemia

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Presented by Dr Upender Shava
Moderated by Dr Malathi Sathiyasekaran
Panelists Dr Priya Kishnani
Dr Vishnu Biradar
Dr Mamta Muranjan

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Presented by/ Moderated by
Dr Manoj Ghoda
Panelists
Dr Priya Kishnani
Dr Seema Alam
Dr S K Yachha

What is Galactose ?

Galactose is a simple sugar, less sweet than glucose or fructose. It is mainly found in dairy products. Galactose contributes directly to vital information processing in the body and is an important substance in cell and cell wall.

What is Galactosemia?

Galactosemia is a genetic condition (inherited as Autosomal recessive) wherein excessive galactose and its products accumulate in the body.

When we consume lactose (dairy products like milk, cheese, butter), our body breaks lactose into glucose and galactose. Glucose is needed as energy source by the body. Galactose is then converted to glucose by certain enzymes in the body.

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