04 Jul 2018 --- New research from Tel Aviv University has shown that certain compounds found naturally in green tea and red wine may block the formation of toxic metabolites, pointing to the possibility of creating new treatments for certain inborn congenital metabolic diseases. Most people with inherited metabolic disorders are born with a defective gene that results in a critical enzyme deficiency. In the absence of a cure, many patients with inborn congenital metabolic disorders must adhere to a strict and demanding diet their entire lives.