Protein poisoning
Protein poisoning
Protein poisoning, also known as Rabbit starvation or Mal de caribou, is a rare form of acute malnutrition thought to be caused by a near complete absence of fat in the diet.
Pronunciation
Protein poisoning: /ˈproʊtiːn pɔɪzənɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "protein poisoning" is derived from the Greek word "proteios", meaning "primary" or "in the lead", and the Latin word "poison", which means "drink" or "draught".
Symptoms
Symptoms of protein poisoning include nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, low blood pressure, and heart rate changes. In severe cases, it can lead to death.
Causes
Protein poisoning is caused by consuming an excess of protein and insufficient amounts of other nutrients, particularly fat and carbohydrates. It is most commonly associated with a diet of lean game meat such as rabbit.
Treatment
Treatment for protein poisoning typically involves the reintroduction of fat and carbohydrates into the diet. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required.
Related terms
- Malnutrition
- Rabbit starvation
- Mal de caribou
- Kwashiorkor - a form of severe protein malnutrition
- Marasmus - a form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Protein poisoning
- Wikipedia's article - Protein poisoning
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