Sickle-Cell Anemia

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Also known as:  Drepanocytosis;  SCA;  Sickle-Cell Anaemia;  Sickle-Cell Disease

 

Description

Sickle-Cell Anemia is an hereditary form of Anemia that results from defective Hemoglobin molecules (known as Sickle-Cell Hemoglobin or Hbs) causing the body's Red Blood Cells to have a twisted "sickle" shape.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Sickle-Cell Anemia

Amino Acids

 Arginine may be useful for the treatment of Sickle-Cell Anemia.  [1]

 Carnitine may be useful for the treatment of Sickle-Cell Anemia.  [2]

 Citrulline may be useful for the treatment of Sickle-Cell Anemia.  [3]

 Glutamine may be useful for the treatment of Sickle-Cell Anemia.  [4]

 Glycine may be useful for the treatment of Sickle-Cell Anemia.  [5]

 N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) may improve the condition of Sickle-Cell Anemia patients.  [6]

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