Neonatal Progeroid Syndrome
Lizzie Velasquez is one of only three people reported worldwide to have neonatal progeroid syndrome. It is a rare condition that makes it impossible for her to gain weight, causes early aging and has left her blind in one eye.
Neonatal Progeroid Syndrome
ADVERTISEMENT
Can’t Gain Weight
Lizzie Velásquez’s condition makes her life very different than others. She is medically unable to gain weight and has never weighed more than 64 lbs. She has almost 0% body fat. She is required to eat throughout the day and averages between 5,000 and 8,000 calories. Despite this, she still is simply unable to gain weight.
Cant Gain Weight
