Have you been searching the Internet for the essential vitamins and minerals you need to maintain your health and lower your risk of developing another sickle crisis? Look no further. I’ve got you! The five essential vitamins and minerals people with sickle cell anaemia need include vitamin A, vitamin D, magnesium, selenium, and zinc. And while they’re not a vitamin or mineral, omega-3 fats are also crucial. Don’t rush to…
Sickle Cell Nutrition
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Does diet affect sickle cell?
Read moreHave you often wondered if diet affects sickle cell disease? If so, the short answer is yes – diet affects sickle cell disease. That said, research into diet and sickle cell disease is limited. But current evidence shows that diet affects your growth, development, immunity…
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Chicken and Lentil Curry with Coconut Milk
Read moreChicken and lentil curry is delicious on its own or paired with steamed rice and veggies. Enjoy for lunch or dinner! Does eating more plants necessarily mean you have to remove animal protein from your diet? No! Including some animal protein in your diet is…
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This Underrated Amino Acid Reduces Sickle Crisis Episodes by 50%
Read moreFor sufferers, sickle crisis episodes are excruciating and exhausting. Keep reading to discover the amino acid scientifically proven to cut sickle crisis episodes in half. You feel it coming again. That sharp, stabbing pain. Like broken glass flowing through your veins. And knives sawing through…
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Why Zinc is important in Sickle Cell Anaemia
Read moreZinc is vital for the proper functioning of the immune system and the production of proteins. Low levels of zinc can increase the severity of sickle cell anaemia. Keep reading to learn why zinc is important in sickle cell anaemia. Zinc is an essential mineral…