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Vitamin E & Zinc for kids

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Andy Battaglia:
Sharmin,

The upper tolerable limit of copper for a child little A's age is 5 mg daily, so this is within range.

Sharmin:
Thanks Andy,

I think that he can use the boast in zinc to help him grow.  I am beginning to see more growth in him since he stopped desferal (I don't know if it is a coincidence) but he grew very quickly from 131.5cm to 134cm.  The endocrinologist told us to encourage adequate nutrition, healthy calories and supplements during this time.  I think this is a good time to give him adequate levels of these minerals. 

The endocrinologist felt that some thals don't reach their height potential because of inadequate food intake, or because they are eating the wrong types of food.  Food should provide more than calories, it should nourish and provide antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.  Empty calories tend make children feel 'full', they put a load on the pancreas and other organs. 

Sharmin

Andy Battaglia:
I really feel that those with thalassemia need to look at their condition as one with little or no margin of error in terms of diet and nutrition. While non-thals may be able to consume much junk food with little nutrition, this will prove quite detrimental to thals. Teaching your children the connection between what they put in their bodies and their ultimate health, growth and development is extremely important. Empty calories are more than that. They deplete the body of needed nutrients and add nothing positive. A nutritious diet, along with supplements and avoidance of junk food, can make a huge difference to all growing children, but an even greater difference to thals. Nutrition is one of the recognized keys to management of thalassemia and should never be overlooked.

Manal:
Bostonian,


--- Quote ---For the link you sent me, these doses are safe max doses for kids, right?
--- End quote ---

Yes that is right according to this link

Andy,
Wishing you and the family a speedy recovery :hugfriend

manal

Bostonian_04:
Andy,

Thanks for the suggestion on liquid Zinc. I really hope you and your family recover from this nasty cold soon. Wishing you speedy recovery....

Manal, Thanks for the clarification.

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