Beta thalassemia
Supplements studied for beta thalassemia.
Overview
Nine supplements are indexed for beta thalassemia across 18 studies.
Vitamin E (DEX Score 56; medium effect size, low evidence, medium trust) may help children with low vitamin E levels, improving red blood cell membrane problems and markers of hemolysis in small trials. L-Carnitine (DEX Score 52; low effect size, high evidence, medium trust), Milk Thistle/silymarin (DEX Score 52), Alpha-Lipoic Acid (DEX Score 44; low effect size, low evidence, medium trust), and Green Tea (DEX Score 44; low effect size, low evidence, medium trust) have weaker evidence—some suggesting possible benefits for iron overload, heart function, or blood counts when combined with standard chelation, but findings are inconsistent.
Most data come from small studies. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below for all nine supplements.
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