Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in the Primary Prevention of Sickle Cell Disease Crises
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Nutrition - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a multisystem disease, associated with episodes of acute illness and progressive organ damage. Sickle cell disease is one of the most prevalent hereditary disorders with prominent morbidity and mortality. Currently, there is no widely available cure for sickle cell disease. Bone marrow transplants are potentially curative, but their use is limited due to the high cost of the procedure, the difficulty of locating appropriate donors, and the level of risk associated with the procedure. Therefore, we urgently need the therapeutic agents having easy availability, less cost and minimum side effects. However, a bright ray of hope involving research into antisickling properties of from foods, edible and medicinal plants has been rewarding. This alternative therapy using functional foods and nutraceuticals has proven to not only reduce crisis but also reverse sickling. The immense benefits of functional foods and nutraceuticals used in the management of sickle cell disease are discussed in this paper.
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Kotue TC
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