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Nov 23, 2025, 14:42
Alpha Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell: Surprising Protective Effect
Lewis Thomas, Sickle Cell Peak Performance Coach, posted on LinkedIn:
”Alpha Thalassaemia is another genetic blood condition that affects haemoglobin production.
It can result in varying degrees of anaemia and can be co-inherited with sickle cell.
Interestingly, it can reduce the severity of sickle cell disease in some people.
Watch the video explanation to find out why.”

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