Anemia is caused by a deficiency of hemoglobin in the blood. There are a number of nutritional deficiencies that can cause anemia including:
iron,
vitamin B12, or
folic acid.
Genetic disorders such as sickle cell anemia can also produce faulty hemoglobin.
The symptoms and signs of anemia include:
breathlessness,
pale skin and mucosa,
dizziness,
tiredness,
fainting and
palpitations.
The main causes of anemia are nutritional and these may be made worse by blood loss from heavy periods or bleeding from the bowel or following an injury. Poor absorption of nutrients may also cause the problem.
Vegetarians are at risk from iron deficiency because iron absorption is impaired by whole grains, soy and other legumes. However, vitamin C improves the absorption of iron.
Vegetarians are further at risk if they also drink tea, as tannin containing beverages inhibit iron absorption. Coffee has also been shown to reduce the absorption of iron from the food, if the coffee is drunk with the meal.
Iron deficiency should be suspected in children with learning and behavior disorders and this is often overlooked. Deficiencies of iron can cause abnormalities of electrical activity in the brain (EEG) and an impairment of learning. The iron deficiency can produce apathy, irritability, poor appetite, ice craving and decreased exercise tolerance.
Children who are iron deficient also have a higher than normal ability to absorb lead from their food and this can have a cumulative effect on their behavior and learning problems.
What you can do to help
Take an iron supplement usually at 200mg per day along with vitamin C at 100mg with each meal, which will assist in the absorption of the iron. Eat some meats to increase the intake of iron.
Vitamin B12 and folic acid should be taken in a good multivitamin and mineral supplement.
Zinc should be taken at 10 mg, and copper at 1mg.
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of fresh water sometimes with added lemon juice to assist with detoxifying the body.
Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages and alcohol.
Increase your intake of yogurt as the acidophilus bacteria will encourage the growth of healthy bacteria which assist in the absorption of nutrients.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Anemia
Anemia is caused by a deficiency of hemoglobin in the blood. There are a number of nutritional deficiencies that can cause anemia including:
iron,
vitamin B12, or
folic acid.
Genetic disorders such as sickle cell anemia can also produce faulty hemoglobin.
The symptoms and signs of anemia include:
breathlessness,
pale skin and mucosa,
dizziness,
tiredness,
fainting and
palpitations.
The main causes of anemia are nutritional and these may be made worse by blood loss from heavy periods or bleeding from the bowel or following an injury. Poor absorption of nutrients may also cause the problem.
Vegetarians are at risk from iron deficiency because iron absorption is impaired by whole grains, soy and other legumes. However, vitamin C improves the absorption of iron.
Vegetarians are further at risk if they also drink tea, as tannin containing beverages inhibit iron absorption. Coffee has also been shown to reduce the absorption of iron from the food, if the coffee is drunk with the meal.
Iron deficiency should be suspected in children with learning and behavior disorders and this is often overlooked. Deficiencies of iron can cause abnormalities of electrical activity in the brain (EEG) and an impairment of learning. The iron deficiency can produce apathy, irritability, poor appetite, ice craving and decreased exercise tolerance.
Children who are iron deficient also have a higher than normal ability to absorb lead from their food and this can have a cumulative effect on their behavior and learning problems.
What you can do to help
Take an iron supplement usually at 200mg per day along with vitamin C at 100mg with each meal, which will assist in the absorption of the iron. Eat some meats to increase the intake of iron.
Vitamin B12 and folic acid should be taken in a good multivitamin and mineral supplement.
Zinc should be taken at 10 mg, and copper at 1mg.
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of fresh water sometimes with added lemon juice to assist with detoxifying the body.
Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages and alcohol.
Increase your intake of yogurt as the acidophilus bacteria will encourage the growth of healthy bacteria which assist in the absorption of nutrients.
iron,
vitamin B12, or
folic acid.
Genetic disorders such as sickle cell anemia can also produce faulty hemoglobin.
The symptoms and signs of anemia include:
breathlessness,
pale skin and mucosa,
dizziness,
tiredness,
fainting and
palpitations.
The main causes of anemia are nutritional and these may be made worse by blood loss from heavy periods or bleeding from the bowel or following an injury. Poor absorption of nutrients may also cause the problem.
Vegetarians are at risk from iron deficiency because iron absorption is impaired by whole grains, soy and other legumes. However, vitamin C improves the absorption of iron.
Vegetarians are further at risk if they also drink tea, as tannin containing beverages inhibit iron absorption. Coffee has also been shown to reduce the absorption of iron from the food, if the coffee is drunk with the meal.
Iron deficiency should be suspected in children with learning and behavior disorders and this is often overlooked. Deficiencies of iron can cause abnormalities of electrical activity in the brain (EEG) and an impairment of learning. The iron deficiency can produce apathy, irritability, poor appetite, ice craving and decreased exercise tolerance.
Children who are iron deficient also have a higher than normal ability to absorb lead from their food and this can have a cumulative effect on their behavior and learning problems.
What you can do to help
Take an iron supplement usually at 200mg per day along with vitamin C at 100mg with each meal, which will assist in the absorption of the iron. Eat some meats to increase the intake of iron.
Vitamin B12 and folic acid should be taken in a good multivitamin and mineral supplement.
Zinc should be taken at 10 mg, and copper at 1mg.
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of fresh water sometimes with added lemon juice to assist with detoxifying the body.
Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages and alcohol.
Increase your intake of yogurt as the acidophilus bacteria will encourage the growth of healthy bacteria which assist in the absorption of nutrients.
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