VITAMIN B-17 AND SICKLE CELL ANEMIA

The successful use of cyanates in the control of sickle cell crisis has been indicated clinically and experimentally. Thiocyanate, an intermediate product of the metabolism of Vitamin B-17 is thought to be the active component. The recommended daily supplementation of Vitamin B-17 is 50 to 100 mg for small children and 250 to 500 mg per day for the adult sickler.

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