PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Sickle Cell Diseases (7 December 2022)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for what reason nutrition is not included in Sickle Cell health care protocols.
Asked by:
Janet Daby (Labour)
Asked by:
Janet Daby (Labour)
Answer
There is little evidence in support of any specific nutritional intervention that ameliorates Sickle Cell symptoms. It is recommended that generic good nutritional advice is given to all patients with Sickle Cell Disease, including vitamin D supplementation.
Answered by:
Neil O'Brien (Conservative)
15 December 2022
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