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Down’s Syndrome

Also indexed as:Trisomy 21
Enjoy a higher quality of life by managing the medical conditions often associated with this genetic disease. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Enjoy a higher quality of life by managing the medical conditions often associated with this genetic disease. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Think zinc

    With a doctor's supervision, improve immune function, reduce infection rates, and stimulate growth by taking 1 mg per 2.2 pounds (1 kg) of body weight per day, along with a copper supplement providing 1 to 3 mg per day, as recommended by a doctor

  • Get some extra E

    Check with a nutritional health professional for advice on taking 100 to 400 IU per day vitamin E to improve antioxidant protection

  • Discover acetyl-L-carnitine

    Take 500 mg of this nutritional supplement three times per day to improve visual memory and attention

  • Get a checkup

    Work with a qualified healthcare provider to find out if celiac disease or other causes of food sensitivities may be compromising nutritional health

  • Work in a workout

    Increase physical activity to improve strength and endurance that can be compromised in people with Down’s syndrome

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