anyagcserezavarokat
Metabolic disorders, or anyagcserezavarokat in Hungarian, are a group of diseases that disrupt normal metabolism. Metabolism is the complex set of chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life. These processes include the breakdown of food into energy and the building of essential components for the body. When a metabolic disorder is present, one or more of these processes function abnormally, leading to a buildup of certain substances or a deficiency of others.
These disorders can be inherited, meaning they are caused by genetic mutations passed down from parents to
Common examples of metabolic disorders include diabetes mellitus, phenylketonuria (PKU), and disorders of lipid metabolism. Diagnosis