On Mon, 5 Feb 2001, Mary wrote:
> I am suspicious when they say it is an "inherited" disorder!!!
>
> they say that about every condition!
In this case it's true. It's a genetic disorder, not caused by
diet, and not treated by diet, although I suppose a very low-iron
diet would help. A diet rich in red meat would definitely make
it worse, but the only effective treatment is regular
bloodletting.
Todd Moody
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