Vitamin C Deficiency and Oxidant Levels in Children With Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia

CONCLUSIONS: Low levels of vitamin C are common in children with thalassemia. Dietary counseling along with supplementation with vitamin C, in those with low levels may prevent oxidative stress.PMID:33772531

Source: Indian Pediatrics - March 27, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: K Vasudeva Bhat Ratna A Sharma Sujata M Sharma Priyanka Joshi Bina F Dias Nikita Shah Maninder Setia Mamta V Manglani Source Type: research