Use of spirulin in pregnant woman with heterozygous minor beta-thalassemia. A case report

Abstract

Introduction: The hemoglobin is a protein tetrameric carrier of oxygen to the cells and tissues of the body, composed by four subunits: two α-Globin sub units and two of β-Globin (α-2, β-2), most  of individuals heterozygote  β⁺/β or β^o/β) They are silent carries that do not manifest symptoms (β thalassemia minor) sometimes, can present mild anemia episode.
Objective: Present a case of pregnant with heterozygoteβ thalassemia minor enhancing the efficiency of the supplement Spirel.
Case presentation: A Pregnant woman resident in Mayabeque Province, with antecedents of heterozygote β thalassemia minor with treatment of folic acid , in a previous pregnancy received 13 transfusions keeping hemoglobin of 3 to 4 g/l). To the 23,5 weeks. Once received the first therapy transfusion are given 3 pills 30 minutes after breakfast, lunch  and dinner of Spirel containing Spirulin Platensis (Sp), proteins, vitamins, and other compounds with 16 g of chelate iron.
Conclusions: The presentation of this case remarks the efficacy of the Spirel supplement according to hemoglobin, maternal weight, uterine height, and the newborn weight, in pregnant with a diagnosis of β thalassemia minor.

Keywords: hemoglobinopaty, betatalasemia. iron bioquelado, spirel, spiruline, pregnant.