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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: thalbmum on May 09, 2020, 05:13:13 PM

Title: Thal b trait and blood pressure
Post by: thalbmum on May 09, 2020, 05:13:13 PM

Can anyone tell me if there is a connection between Thal b trait and low blood pressure or b12 and folate deficiencies?

Title: Re: Thal b trait and blood pressure
Post by: Andy Battaglia on May 14, 2020, 04:14:05 PM

Yes, thal minors often have low blood pressure and may be deficient in B-12 and Folate. Due to the higher need for these vitamins to produce red blood cells, I always recommend both sublingual B-12 and Folate (not folic acid).