This condition, known as isovaleric acidemia, can cause brain damage, and even death, particularly in young children.

这种情况被称为异茂酸酸血症，这会导致大脑损伤，甚至是死亡，尤其对于小孩子来说更是这样。

There is, so far, no cure for isovaleric acidemia, but some treatments — like avoiding foods rich in leucine, and taking supplements of other, non-threatening amino acids — can help keep patients safe.

目前没有治疗异戊酸血症的方法，但是一些疗法——比如避免进食白氨酸过多的食物，从其他物质中，比如没有威胁的氨基酸，能够保证患者安全。