Expert Video - Are vitamin supplements beneficial for MDS treatment?

MDS experts, Dr Alan List and Dr David Sallman, describe the role of vitamin supplementation in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). They discuss the importance of eating a healthy diet, and the importance of avoiding iron supplements or iron-containing medications in order to prevent iron overload. Work with your health care team to determine which vitamins and supplements you can use safely.

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This educational activity has been developed by the Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation, Inc. and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Acceleron Pharma, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene Corporation, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Takeda Oncology.

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