The Biochemistry of Down Syndrome: Opportunities for Intervention

Can nutritional supplements benefit individuals with Down syndrome? Kent MacLeod will review the history of supplementation in Down syndrome, and discuss recent advances in nutritional science and how those innovations can be used to positively impact the biochemistry of Down syndrome.

Kent MacLeod

Kent MacLeod is an award-winning Clinical Pharmacist and CEO of NutriChem Pharmacy and Clinic. For 3 decades, he has tackled health issues using nutritional biochemistry. In 1983, at the request of parents, he started working with Down syndrome. Kent published the first study demonstrating oxidative stress in children with DS and authored the book, Nutritional Therapy in Down Syndrome.

Date/Time:

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Room:

Avedon C/D

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