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The Rare Reality.
Real stories from families living with Non Ketotic Hyperglycinemia.


Understanding Sodium Benzoate Grades and Certifications
Our downloadable guide was created to explain the most common grades and certifications associated with sodium benzoate and what they indicate about testing, manufacturing standards, and product safety. For example, some certifications focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing practices, while others focus on safety for food consumption or cosmetic use.
Mar 64 min read


NKH Research Update: Newborn Screening Development 🧬
We want to share an important newborn screening research development happening in the United States.
Mar 21 min read


NKH Families Invited to Participate in International Rare Disease Survey
The NKH community has been invited to take part in an important international initiative focused on amplifying the voices of patients and caregivers living with rare brain signaling-related disorders — including NKH.
Mar 21 min read


Who Is Your Army?: Rare Disease Day 2026
How Much Are You Willing to Fight?
It’s easy to stand on the sidelines. It’s easy to watch others carry the weight. It’s easy to complain that nothing is changing while waiting for someone else to make it happen.
But change does not come from waiting. Change comes from movement.
Feb 192 min read


Medical PTSD: When the Fight Doesn’t End After the Hospital
When your child is diagnosed with NKH or any long term illness or cancer, your nervous system doesn’t get a choice. You’re thrown into survival mode.
Feb 123 min read


NKH Crusaders’ FDA Patient Listening Session: A Milestone in Rare Disease Advocacy
The difficult and often misdirected path to diagnosis
The daily realities of managing severe symptoms like intractable seizures, low muscle tone, developmental delays, and feeding challenges
The emotional and physical toll NKH takes on the entire family
The urgent need for safer, more effective treatments and the willingness of our community to participate in clinical trials
Aug 8, 20253 min read
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