Sickle-Cell Anemia
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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