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Sharmin:
The good docs in Oakland stressed the importance of zinc for thals.  Thals are often deficient in zinc.  Zinc has a role in many of the important processes in our bodies, for example the pancreas requires zinc to produce insulin, the bones require zinc to maintain a healthy bone density, the endocrine system and the nervous system all require zinc.  Ensure you are taking a multivitamin with 100% of the daily recommended zinc. 

We were told that one should focus on getting a multi containing 100% of the daily recommended levels of zinc, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium etc.

Vitamin C was also stressed a lot - as well as vitamin D.

Andy Battaglia:
We have to keep stressing the importance of zinc. I am very happy to see Oakland finally coming around on vitamin C. The position of the thal world on vitamin C has been one from the dark ages and needs adjustment. We need much more study on the potential use of C even as an iron chelator and hiding from it won't help anyone.

zahra:
 :huh
I am totally confused. I thought vit C was supposed to be limited and away from food?
Zahra

Andy Battaglia:
This subject has long bothered me, as almost all thals are deficient in C and C is one of the most effective known antioxidants. Yet, it was shown in thals with high iron load, that C can cause too much iron to be released at once, leading to clumping in the heart and reduced heart function. However, what does this mean for thals with a low iron load? And how can thals just avoid such an important nutrient and still be healthy? And since C causes so much iron to be freed up where it can easily be chelated, why aren't we taking better advantage of this and doing more research into the use of vitamin C in thalassemia? I have many questions.

Sharmin, we'd like to know more about what Oakland says today concerning vitamin C dosage in thalassemics.

Sharmin:
Andy,

We were told that Lil A can have 250mcg of vitamin C... I will ask for more information when I speak with them.  They did stress that having vitamin C was very important.

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