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List of Vitamin & Minerals :::What are People Currently Taking?

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Zaini:
Thanks Manal,

She is taking Osteocare Syrup right now,i'll give her twice a day from now on,I thought Andy said 400 IU of Vitamin E was ok daily  :huh.

Zaini.

Andy Battaglia:
400-1000 IU vitamin E daily is fine for adults but for younger children, 100-200 IU daily is more appropriate.

Sharmin:
Hi Andy,

As you know, I am trying to ensure that lil A catches up on growth.  He started desferal at 18months, which is good in terms of avoiding iron stores - but it may have caused a growth delay.  I am glad that he is on exjade now. 

He is having Osteocare chewables, which have 10mg of zinc.  Is this enough zinc for him?  I have been told that zinc aids in growth for thals.

Thanks Andy,

Sharmin

Andy Battaglia:
Sharmin,

The Standard of Care Guidelines for Thalassemia  report the US dietary standards for ages 9-13 as having a high limit of 23 mg zinc per day. Of course, this is for non-thals and thals may need a bit more than this depending on the case. You can safely double little A's dose.

I have caught the terrible cold going through my household and am very sick right now. I have never had such body symptoms from a cold. For the time being, I will have to keep my online time to a minimum.

Sharmin:
Thanks for the info Andy, please take care of yourself and get better.  We will manage on the site, be sure to get a lot of rest.

Sharmin

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