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Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation in Thalassemia

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T @ r ! Q:
SF,


--- Quote ---I like lemon/lime and drink OJ and have other citrus stuff, so, I don't want to add to my current daily intake of Vit C through supplements.
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Yes its better not to take vit c thru supplement if ur already taking naturally


--- Quote ---In other words, is it ok not to worry too much about Vit C we're getting in our diet, but just don't take more through supplements?
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true in case if ferritin is high like > 5000

Umair,


--- Quote ---Guava a medium size guava contains's 125 mg of vit-C in it
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Again this is too much for high ferritin

Andy Battaglia:
If you are not taking it with desferal, you should keep supplemental vitamin C to a minimum, if at all. If your ferritin is already quite high, it may be best to not take extra C until you get it under control, as there is too much free iron in your system and adding vitamin C can cause iron "clumping" in your heart and reduce heart function. I feel the best source of vitamin C for thals not taking it with desferal is from diet. You can eat citrus, but eat it as a snack between meals so it does not enhance iron absorption from your other foods. A mid-afternoon orange is a great idea. Even grapefruit with breakfast is OK if you are not having any iron containing foods, but this is a personal preference, so look at what you're eating before adding citrus with the meal.

And everyone, please do not ignore the overwhelming evidence that has built about the great importance of vitamin D, the best source being the sun. Sunlight will do good for you. In the winter months, take supplemental vitamin D of at least 2000 IU daily. I was just outside on this gorgeous day and the difference the sunshine makes is incredible.

SF:
Thanks, everyone, for all your feedback and recommendations!
Regards,
SF

Dori:
Today I ordered ip6, and if all goes well I can pick it up tomorrow. I have no clue how it looks, but my weight is 42 at the moment & I moved Exjade to the evenings (because of the exams during the day).

akka1981:


 I take Multiforte capsule which has got da following nutrients. I have to reduce Vit E. I was asked to take 1000 mg per day. Kalzana which has got Calcium and Vit C.


MULTIFORTE® CAPSULE
Multivitamin
Multiforte is a multivitamin formulation intended for oral use.
Each Multiforte capsule contains:
Vitamin A USP 10000iu
Vitamin D2 USP 400iu
Vitamin B1 USP 5mg
Vitamin B2 USP 5mg
Vitamin B6 USP 1.5mg
Vitamin B12 USP 5mcg
Niacinamide USP 50mg
CalciumPantothenate USP 5mg
Folic Acid USP 1mg
Vitamin C BP 75mg
Vitamin E USP 15mg
Vitamin K USP 0.1mg
Novomix Insulin and Glcuphage 500mg for Diabetics


In addition to the minerals and vitamins i take

Climen for HRT

Deferiprone and desferal  for iron chelation.

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