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2020 May 28


Cochrane Database Syst Rev


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Vitamin D supplementation for sickle cell disease.

Authors

Soe H H K, Abas A B, Than N N, Ni H, Singh J, Said A R B M, Osunkwo I
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 May 28; 5:CD010858.
PMID: 32462740.

Abstract

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic chronic haemolytic and pro-inflammatory disorder. With increased catabolism and deficits in energy and nutrient intake, individuals with SCD suffer multiple macro- and micro-nutritional deficiencies, including vitamin D deficiency. This is an update of a previous review.