The treatment is aimed at prevention of decompensation of the metabolism and crises.
- The appropriate and early management of infections and surgeries that is essential.
- Diet low in protein (lysine and tryptophan which are amino acids that can't metabolize) that prevents the build-up of acid glutárico, although it is not proven to avoid the crisis.
- Supplement of carnitine so that there is no deficit, because that helps to remove it.
- Riboflavin (helps the enzyme that have to do their job).