The story of Noah
I am 6 years old and was diagnosed with Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD for short) through the newborn screening. It’s a metabolic disorder that affects 1 in 185,000 newborns. My body can’t break down 3 amino acids… which leads to build up of toxic substances and can cause organ and brain damage and even go into coma. I’m on a strict low protein diet and need to weigh everything I consume to avoid metabolic decompensation. I also have to drink a medical formula for the rest of my life with all I need to live healthy! Overall if under control I’m a happy boy living a normal life.