How many people does Marfan Syndrome effect each year?

1 in 5,000 people in the USA

More than 200,000 people are affected by Marfan syndrome.

It also affects the cardio vascular system.

DNA is a direct expression of what we put into the body, even inadvertently and because of the environment. Genetic defects are increasing at an alarming rate.

http://www.marfan.org/nmf/index.jsp National Marfan's Foundation

http://www.glycostory.com/mannalive Quality of Life Improvements.

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