Dietary deficiency and pre-eclamptic toxaemia: a preliminary communication

ABSTRACT

Pre-eclamptic toxaemia is a major obstetric and neonatal problem in the Caribbean. It is associated with a high incidence of mortality and morbidity. The cause of pre-eclamptic toxaemia is not known. It is postulated that dietary deficiency in lysine and tryptophon may be the factors. A preliminary clinical trial is being conducted and a more complete survey is contemplated, depending on funds (AU)