Understanding X-ALD and Its Impact on Women
April 3, 2025
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a genetic condition that affects how your body breaks down certain fats called very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs). Imagine your cells have tiny recycling centers (called peroxisomes) that process these fats. X-ALD happens when a specific gene, the ABCD1 gene, has a change (a mutation) that...