Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency

G6PD = enzyme for proper functioning of red blood cell (RBC) & for oxidising processes

G6PD deficiency, also called favism, is a hereditary abnormality
-it causes destruction of RBC, leading to hemolytic anemia

Symptoms:
- sudden rise of body temperature
- jaundice in newborn
- dark, yellow-orange urine
- fatigue
- shortness of breath- rapid heart beat

It can be triggered by infections, certain food, medicine (certain antibiotics) and chemicals

Food to Avoid:
1. Broad bean / fava bean / kacang parang 蚕豆
2. Legumes 豆类
eg: beans, peas, lentils 扁豆

3. Soy / soya

4. Peanuts / kacang tanah 花生
5. Menthol, menthol-flavoured candies,food 薄荷味的糖果
- can be found in candies, mouthwash, toothpaste, gums
6. Certain herbs

7. Also avoid the use of moth balls 臭丸as repellent in closet