Could a simple seed ease the agony of sickle cell pain in kids?

This study is testing whether adding flaxseed, a plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids, to the diet can help reduce pain and inflammation in children with sickle cell disease. Researchers will enroll 30 children, aged 5 to 18, to see if a flaxseed-rich diet is more acceptable than fish oil and if it improves their pain and quality of life over 12 weeks. The goal is to find a better-tolerated, natural way to manage the painful symptoms of this condition.