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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