Zinc

Just a reminder to all thals, we have recently been reminded of the role of zinc for thalassemia patients.  Zinc is absolutely necessary for the pancreas, bones, the nervous system and many other organs in the body.  Thalassemia patients are often zinc deficient, therefore it is important to supplement zinc. 

For those taking a zinc supplement on its own - remember to take it along with copper. 

The thalassemia centre in Oakland is recommending 'One-A-Day for women' for all thalassemia patients - as it contains the ideal levels of vitamins required by thals on a daily basis.

I heard zinc negatively affects the absorption of copper.

That is true sofear. That is why you have to take it with certain ratio of copper.  Zinc is vital in building bones and fighting diabetes in thalassemia.  

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For those who have restless legs or are restless sleepers, try what I am doing. I take a copper and zinc tab and a magnesium tab before sleeping at night. I take them just before getting into bed and I have never slept so well in my life.

thanx andy for a very useful advice ... can you please  mention the ratio of zinc n copper   i remember you have  already mentioned that several times but unfortunately i forgot that ...

Dear Sharmin

My children (1.7 year) has E beta Thalassemia, his doctor suggested Calcium and Zinc, will long time use this drug will effect on him?

Thanks for your support.

That is true sofear. That is why you have to take it with certain ratio of copper.  Zinc is vital in building bones and fighting diabetes in thalassemia.  

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