What metabolic defect causes galactosemia?

What metabolic defect causes galactosemia? The disorder is caused by a deficiency of an enzyme galactose-1-phosphate uridylyl transferase (GALT) which is vital to this process. What is GALT galactosemia? What causes galactosemia? Classic galactosemia occurs when an enzyme called galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase (GALT) is missing or not functional. This liver enzyme Read more…

Why was The Biggest Loser Cancelled?

Why was The Biggest Loser Cancelled? ‘The Biggest Loser’ scandal, explained. The reason? Extreme weight-loss tactics including starvation, amphetamines and rigged weigh-ins. “People were passing out in [The Biggest Loser’s resident doctor, Rob Huizenga]’s office at the finale weigh-in,” Season 2 contestant Suzanne Mendonca revealed to The New York Post. Read more…