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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: BabyRiya on August 21, 2016, 09:33:21 PM

Title: Multi vitamins with iron 10 % for Thal trait
Post by: BabyRiya on August 21, 2016, 09:33:21 PM

As an adult male with Thal trait, is it ok to take supplements with iron or should we avoid iron?

Title: Re: Multi vitamins with iron 10 % for Thal trait
Post by: Andy Battaglia on August 22, 2016, 07:36:47 PM

Thal minors should never take a supplement with iron unless they have had a full iron panel done that diagnosed iron deficiency. Iron can build up in the body if taken when not needed and the Hb is lower than normal, as is typical with thal minor. Long term iron can cause serious health issues if the iron is not needed.

Title: Re: Multi vitamins with iron 10 % for Thal trait
Post by: Lokkhi maa on August 23, 2016, 11:41:55 AM

Hello Andy,

My younger sister also Thal Minor and HB 8.00 but getting pregnancy doctor advice increase HB minimum 10.Will she take Zepiron or Folic acid.Please advice..

Title: Re: Multi vitamins with iron 10 % for Thal trait
Post by: BabyRiya on August 24, 2016, 01:07:35 AM

Thanks Andy.  Thrown that to trash.  Will take the gummy multivitamin without iron from now.  Got a box from Costco.  It does not have iron

Title: Re: Multi vitamins with iron 10 % for Thal trait
Post by: Andy Battaglia on August 26, 2016, 09:39:46 PM

Lokkhi,

All pregnant women should take folate and thal minors should take a higher dose, 2-5 mg daily during the pregnancy. Iron should be taken if iron deficiency is suspected.

Title: Re: Multi vitamins with iron 10 % for Thal trait
Post by: Lokkhi maa on August 27, 2016, 10:04:09 AM

Thanks Andy.. :)