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Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation in Thalassemia
michelle2124:
Hi there! I was diagnosed with Beta Thalassemia Minor when I was 13 years old. I have always dealt with fatigue, cold hands and feet, digestive issues, mental fog, and weak brittle finger nails. I have tried so many different supplements, with no success. In the last couple of months I began taking some new supplements and have noticed a huge improvement in the way I feel. One is a ProBiotic, which is truly a lifesaver for my belly! No more stomach upset or hours spent in the bathroom each day. The other is a combination of Vitamin E (Mixed Tocotrienols) and a super powerful antioxidant call Astaxanthin. This supplement is called Amplify A.T. I wil include links below for anyone interested in learning more about these two products in hopes that you too can benefit from them. I can honestly say that I feel so much better on these two products.
ProBiotic Restore Ultra
https://www.advocare.com/151025123/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=W3812&id=TS
Amplify A.T.
https://www.advocare.com/151025123/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=W3031&id=D
Andy: I would love your input on these products.
Thank you!
Andy Battaglia:
Hi Michelle,
I recommend vitamin E to everyone. Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant and gets very high recommendations. I would say you are on a good course with these supplements. If you aren't already taking it, I would suggest adding vitamin D to the mix. If you bruise easily, add a vitamin C supplement, as well.
mskk1354:
Hi Andy, I've been a member on this forum for awhile but I've just started posting more for some advice. I was diagnosed with minor thal when I was 17, now I'm 19. 2 years ago, my hemeatologist recommended me to take geritol. But I feel terrible any time I take any sort of medication. He recomended me to take geritol because the iron dosage in it is low. I'm always anemic and my iron level is usually under 10. I've been suffering from hair loss for the past 2 years and nothing has helped. I've lost so much hair that it makes me depressed. My ferriting level is low (24), and it's supposed to be over 70 to stop hair loss. I'm not sure how much iron I'm supposed to take because I don't want to overdose. My sister was diagnosed with hypothyroidism last week and I feel like I might have it too, except I don't gain any weight. I've been taking my temperature under the armpit and it's usually 95-96 f. Should I get my thyroid tested? And what should I do to increase my iron level? I've been a vegetarian for my whole life.
Andy Battaglia:
mskk1354,
Your Hb and ferritin are low enough to suspect that iron deficiency is also present. Below 10 is lower than most minors experience. Do get your thyroid tested, as it may be part of your problem.
Please take a look at this link http://www.thalassemiapatientsandfriends.com/index.php/topic,4890.0.html
My first suggestion would be that you start taking at least 2 mg of L-methylfolate daily. I would also suggest that you take vitamin D. B complex would also be of help, as well as a sublingual B-12 supplement. You may need some iron, but it has to be in a form that does not upset or bloat your stomach. If Geritol does bother you, see if you can find Spatone 100% Natural Iron Supplement, http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019M7OCA?keywords=iron%20water&qid=1455391904&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4
mskk1354:
Hi Andy, Thank you very much for the advice. I will make sure that I take all of the supplements that you've recommended me. My doctor did suggest me to take sublingual b-12 and I do have 3 bottles of it.
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