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Nutrition For Iron Deficiency Anemia

What Is Iron-Deficiency Anemia?

When red blood cells are studied under a microscope and the results shows that they are abnormally pale and small. It tends to be the result of iron-deficiency anemia.

The lack of iron within your diet can be one cause of iron-deficiency anemia.

But, there are other causes, such as:

• Bleeding Ulcers
• Colon Cancer
• Excessive Blood Donations
• Gastro-Intestinal Bleeding Caused By Aspirin Related Drugs
• Haemorrhoids
• Menstrual Bleeding

How Can Iron-Deficiency Anemia Be Beaten Naturally?

A good starting point with iron-deficiency anemia is to increase your dietary iron.

Now, there are two types of dietary iron:

• Haem Iron
• Non-haem Iron

Haem iron is found in:

• Fish
• Meat
• Poultry

Haem iron is the best absorbed form of iron and it is for this reason, that you should increase your fish, meat and poultry consumption if you are suffering from iron-deficiency anemia.

Now the other form of iron, non-haem iron, is found in:

• Dried Fruit
• Green Leafy Vegetables
• Molasses

Non-haem iron is also the form of iron which is found in iron supplements.

Now, there are a few foods which can reduce your absorption of iron. These are:

• Coffee
• Black Tea
• Fiber Rich Foods

So, if you are suffering from iron-deficiency anemia, it is best to avoid these foods.

What Supplements Are Good For Iron-Deficiency Anemia?

It may sound obvious, but you will need to take 100 mg of iron supplements per day to help with your iron-deficiency anemia.

Another good supplement to take along side your iron supplements is vitamin A.

Studies have shown that taking a dose of up to 10,000 iu per day of vitamin A supplements with iron supplements can overcome iron deficiency quicker than just taking iron supplements alone.

The majority of iron supplements are non-haem iron based.

Studies have shown that vitamin C can help with the absorption of non-haem iron by the body.

Taking 100 mg – 500 mg of vitamin C supplement along side you iron supplements will help you to absorb the non-haem iron better.

Note: As with all supplements, please consult with your doctor before taking any supplements.

In the case of iron supplements, do not take iron supplements if you have not been diagnose as suffering from iron deficiency.

Warning: If you have children, be very careful with your iron supplements, keep them lock away as they can be fatal to children.

So, To Sum Up How To Beat Iron-Deficiency Anemia Naturally…

• Increase Fish, Meat And Poultry In Your Diet
• Increase Dried Fruit, Green Leafy Vegetables And Molasses In Your Diet
• Avoid Coffee, Black Tea And Fiber Rich Foods
• Take Iron Supplements Daily Along Side Vitamin A And Vitamin C Supplements
• Keep Your Iron Supplements Locked Away From Children

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