Video: Lorenzo’s Oil

1. Describe the symptoms of ALD.

2. What causes ALD?

3. Why are boys more likely to get ALD?

4. How did Lorenzo get ALD when his parents did not show any symptoms of the disease?

5. What are fatty acids?

6. How do fatty acids contribute to ALD?

7. How is ALD a “digestion problem” disease?

8. Describe the treatment Lorenzo received in the end. How was it supposed to help him “recover” despite knowing that the disease was nonreversible or curable?

9. Explain the sink analogy made by Auguste Odone that was used to describe what was taking place in Lorenzo’s body.

10. Explain how competitive inhibition works therapeutically for ALD sufferers.

11. How are monounsaturated and saturated fats good or bad for you? Why?