If the patient is not currently taking an oral chelator, then I would recommend 15 mg/day. How much zinc supplementation would you recommend for a thal major adult? The best contact is Mary Pat Kelly, and the patient would be asking for a vitamin analysis. If I am taking a supplement and want someone to cross-verify the contents, is there a lab I can send the supplement for testing?Ī person might want to investigate something close to home, but one lab in San Francisco that I can recommend is Anresco ( Though they appear very commercial on the website, they will do individual analysis for a price and are an excellent lab. Some foods are rich sources of these nutrients but that should not preclude patients from eating a varied balanced diet. However, there are some nutrients that patients with thalassemia likely need in greater amounts, such as antioxidants, vitamin D and zinc. I am typically not an advocate of super foods… I think all foods are Super :). Then they will know what their usual lowest level is– and will know if they need to supplement from there.ĭoes consuming superfoods like coconut, flax, etc., which are rich in nutrients, have an impact in people with thalassemia? If so, which ones should we consume? It is best if the patient has a baseline vitamin D lab checked (serum 25OH vitamin D lab level) at some point, preferably in the spring as that would be the time when their circulating vitamin D level would be lowest (after winter months). Fung: This sounds like a good amount however, it really will depend on where this patient lives (latitude), how much skin is uncovered, and the skin tone (melanin), to determine how much vitamin D will be synthesized. Resources on Adoption of Children with Thalassemiaĭr.Mobile Health Apps for Thalassemia Management.Thalassemia Webinars and Virtual Thalassemia Grand Rounds.
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