Sickle cell anemia

Zinc is a nutritional support; it helps to overcome zinc deficiency; used for prevention and treatment. Take 25-75 mg of zinc daily, in divided doses, for many months. Better if used with copper. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Arginine alleviates symptoms. Take 10-15 g of argininedaily, for one week, in divided doses.

DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; reduces blood clot formation; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take 1-2 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; reduces blood clot formation; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take 1.5-3.0 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; reduces blood clot formation; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take 7-10 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

Folic acid reduces homocysteine and swellings; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-4 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalamin helps to overcome vitamin B12 deficiency; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-2 mg of cyanocobalamin daily, in divided doses, for many months. Injection form works better.

Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; alleviates symptoms. Take 400-600 mg of alpha lipoic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals; they alleviate symptoms. Take antioxidants daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Beta-carotene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; alleviates symptoms. Take 25,000-50,000 IU of beta-carotene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Do not use synthetic beta-carotene if you are a smoker. It may increase the risk of some type of cancers.