What is Wilson?
Understanding Wilson's Disease and Its Impact on Nutrition
Wilson's disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes excessive accumulation of copper in the liver and brain , leading to neurological and liver problems. This metabolic disorder requires a diet low in copper to limit the effects of the disease and maintain the health of patients.
In people with Wilson's disease , copper elimination is reduced, which can cause serious damage if left unchecked. A specific diet , combined with medical treatment, can better manage the disease and improve patients' quality of life.
On Recettes Wilson , we share copper-free recipes , adapted to the needs of people with this condition, in order to offer them healthy and delicious alternatives on a daily basis.
Mégane Imbert – Founder of Recettes Wilson
Diagnosed with Wilson's disease at the age of 20, Mégane Imbert devoted her culinary expertise to creating copper-free recipes , adapted to the needs of patients. Her first book, Recettes façon Wilson , is a reference for those looking to adopt a low-copper diet, while preserving the pleasure of cooking.
Today, she continues her commitment by developing new recipes and sharing her advice through this site. Discover healthy and balanced dishes, in line with the nutritional recommendations for Wilson's disease .
All sales from his book are donated to the Rare Disease Reference Center (CRMR) and the Rothschild Foundation Hospital to provide financial assistance to science in making progress in the fight against Wilson's disease.
Coming soon: Her new copper-free recipe book will be available for sale online!
In the meantime, find " Wilson's disease in 60 questions "
"When I discovered that I had Wilson's disease, I had to rethink my entire diet. Rather than suffer this constraint, I decided to turn it into a strength and create healthy and delicious copper-free recipes to help other patients live better on a daily basis. Because eating well also means taking care of your health."
Megane Imbert
Wilson's Disease in Numbers: Understanding its Impact and the Importance of a Proper Diet
Wilson's disease is a rare disease that affects approximately 1 in 30,000 people , or nearly 2,000 patients diagnosed in France . However, due to often late diagnosis, many people live with this pathology without knowing it.
A rare genetic disease: Is transmitted hereditarily and requires lifelong medical monitoring.
A diagnosis that is still underestimated: It is estimated that nearly 10,000 people in France could be affected without being diagnosed.
Major impact on health: Mainly affects the liver, brain and eyes due to excessive accumulation of copper in the body.
Why is nutrition essential?
One of the keys to treating Wilson's disease is reducing copper intake in the diet. A low-copper diet helps prevent liver and neurological complications while allowing patients to maintain a balanced and tasty diet.
A site dedicated to patients & caregivers
Faced with these challenges, www.recettes-wilson.fr was designed to:
Offer validated copper-free recipes to make daily life easier for patients and caregivers.
Educate and inform about good eating practices to adopt.
Support research by encouraging donations to specialist organizations .
Helping a Loved One with Wilson's Disease
When supporting someone with Wilson's disease , it is essential to understand their copper-free diet and help them adapt their daily life. Diet plays a key role in managing this disease, and caregivers have a valuable role in facilitating meal planning and selecting the right ingredients.
On Recettes Wilson, we provide practical advice, lists of suitable foods and copper-free recipes, in order to help loved ones better support patients in their diet and well-being.
Wilson's Way Recipes - The 1st Low Copper Cookbook
Discover " Recipes the Wilson Way ", the first recipe book specially designed for people with Wilson's disease. Written in 2013 by Mégane Imbert , a Wilsonian patient. This book offers 23 sweet recipes and 18 savory recipes , easy to make, tasty and adapted to a diet low in copper .
Delicious and accessible recipes
Simple dishes to share with family or friends.
A kitchen adapted to limit copper intake .
Ingredients that are easy to find and cook.
A book committed to research
Profits from the sale of this book go to the ALIAGE association , dedicated to research into Wilson's disease and other metal-related diseases.
For more information or to download an excerpt from the book, you can consult the website of the Rare Disease Reference Center ( CRMR ) for Wilson's disease .
