Are iron supplements safe in sickle cell?

Low haemoglobin in Sickle Cell doesn't mean low iron.
In sickle cell, anaemia is usually caused by red blood cells breaking down too quickly, not by a lack of iron. Taking iron unnecessarily may offer no benefit and can be harmful, especially for people receiving regular blood transfusions.

Educational information only. Do not start or stop supplements or prescribed medication without speaking to your doctor or sickle cell team.