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The body needs iron to make hemoglobin. A deficiency in iron can develop from poor iron intake, decreased gut absorption of iron, excessive bleeding or increased iron demand -- as in pregnancy. In order to treat iron deficiency anemia, your doctor may recommend iron supplements and iron-rich foods such as:
- red meat, chicken, pork and seafood- dark leafy vegetables, including spinach- beans and lentils- iron-fortified cereals
Your doctor may also recommend an increase in dietary vitamin C to help iron absorption. Vitamin C-rich foods include:- red or green peppers- broccoli- kiwi fruit- citrus fruits, such as oranges and tangerines
Vitamin B is needed for red blood cells to grow and mature properly. Vitamin B deficiency may result from a lack of dietary vitamin B, which is found in meat, seafood, eggs, dairy products and fortified cereals or breads. Vitamin B deficiency can also result from an autoimmune condition called pernicious anemia that limits the body's ability to absorb vitamin B from food. In addition to dietary changes, prescription vitamin B supplements or shots are needed to treat vitamin B deficiency.
Like vitamin B, your body needs folate to make normal red blood cells. Pregnancy, certain anti-seizure medications, alcohol abuse and celiac disease can lower folate levels in the body. Rich sources of folate, a B vitamin, include: - spinach and other leafy green vegetables- asparagus and Brussels sprouts- beef liver- dried beans- fortified breads, cereals and pasta
Vitamins B6, B9 and B
Several B vitamins help produce functional red blood cells. Vitamins B6, B9 and B all contribute to the production of hemoglobin, a protein abundant in erythrocytes. Each hemoglobin molecule contains four heme chemical groups, with each group able to carry oxygen. Vitamins B6, B9 and B activate enzymes that you need to properly form heme; a deficiency in any of these vitamins prevents healthy red blood cell formation. Get2.4 micrograms of vitamin B, micrograms of vitamin B9 and1.3 milligrams of vitamin B6 each day, recommends the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Iron and Copper
The minerals iron and copper are pivotal in making healthy red blood cells. Iron makes up the active part of heme; the iron molecule in each heme group directly binds to and carries oxygen. If you don’t eat enough iron, you cannot produce enough heme to make functional red blood cells. You also need copper to make heme; it helps make sure your cells have access to the chemical form of iron needed for red blood cells. All adults need micrograms of copper daily, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. Men need8 milligrams of iron each day, and women need milligrams.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A, or retinol, helps support red blood cell development. All three types of blood cells originate from stem cells found in bone marrow. The presence of chemical factors determines if these stem cells form red blood cells, white blood cells or platelets. Vitamin A helps stems cells develop into red blood cells, ensuring that your body can produce enough red blood cells to replace those that die due to age. It also makes sure your developing red blood cells have access to the iron needed for hemoglobin. Women need micrograms of vitamin A daily, according to the Linus Pauling Institute, while men require micrograms.
Foods for Red Blood Cell Production
Several foods contain one or more nutrients important to red blood cell production. Incorporate kale into your diet. The leafy greens contain vitamins A, B6 and B9, as well as copper and iron. Fortified cereals, such as bran cereal, contain vitamins B6, B9 and B, and might also contain iron, while lean meats provide sources of B vitamins and iron. Eat more oysters; they are a rich source of iron and copper as well as vitamin B.
The body needs iron:
The body needs a greater amount of iron during the growth phase in children, pregnant women and older people.
The body daily needs a small amount of7 to1 mg for children, and to milligrams for adults of iron.
grown ups :
- Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits.
Take care to eat iron-rich foods such as black honey, spinach, white beans, dried fruits and green salad.
Eat plenty of folic acid foods such as spinach, cabbage, and citrus such as orange and tangerine.
Foods that help absorb iron and rich in vitamin A:
Fruits such as guava and citrus (orange, lemon, grapefruit).
For adults:
Eat plenty of foods rich in iron
Iron deficiency is the most important cause of anemia.Iron is an essential element in the formation of hemoglobin molecules, so you should be careful to eat foods rich in this ingredient such as liver, red meat, shrimp, almonds, dates and oysters.Provide the body with iron, but after consultation with the doctor first.
- Increase the intake of foods rich in vitamin C.
Anemia due to vitamin C deficiency can be treated and controlled by eating vitamin-rich foods.Iron can not be absorbed without the help of this vitamin and vitamin C-rich foods such as papaya, orange, lemon, strawberry, grapefruit, turkey, tomato and spinach.You can also take vitamin C supplements after consulting your doctor.
3 - to increase the intake of foods high in folic acid
Folic acid is a type of vitamin B, which is very important for the work of red blood cells and therefore its body decrease the level of hemoglobin in blood, and the most important sources of folic acid: vegetables with green leaves, liver, rice,peanuts, bananas and broccoli, - mg of folic acid supplements through some consult your doctor.
Lactation:
During the lactation period, make sure you get nutrients rich in these substances.
Of iron-rich foods: beans, peas, lentils, whole grain products, dark leafy vegetables, and dried fruits.To help your child easily absorb iron, eat iron-rich foods with foods rich in vitamin C, such as acidic fruits (oranges, yosufis), paprika and tomatoes.
For pregnant women:
Pregnant women at this stage are vulnerable to anemia due to improper nutrition during the previous months.So much meat and chicken, as well as iron-rich plant sources such as lentils, beans, beans and green leafy vegetables (spinach and spinach).
Do not forget to take vitamin C (lemon, orange, broccoli, green pepper) during your meals to get iron absorption
Of legumes and vegetables.Always take tablets of vitamins and minerals recommended by your doctor, especially if you have prescribed iron tablets.
Foods suitable for an iron-rich baby:
The child's body, as well as his brain, needs iron, which gives activity and strength to the body and strengthens memory.So feed your child nutritious foods such as eggs, meat, fish, juice and grains that contain a large amount of iron.
Cereals: Food companies have prepared many kinds of grains in different ways and forms.We have been famous for rice, rice soup, etc., all of which are improved and fortified with iron and various vitamins.These can be started by the end of the sixth month as mentioned.
Fruits: Frozen or peeled and filtered fruits, fortified with minerals and vitamins, is a desirable and useful food for children, and ripe, fresh and mashed bananas are ideal for infants after6 months.
Vegetables: It is rich in iron and vitamins, and is given to the baby from the seventh month, either after freshly cooked (such as vegetable soup, spinach water) or commercially prepared.
Eggs: Egg is added to baby food at the end of the sixth month as well.The mother starts by giving the boiled egg a good start, starting with a small amount (part of one egg), then gradually increasing until it reaches a full egg,3 times a week.White whites should be careful for fear of allergies (give it a small amount and great attention).
Meat: It is a rich source of protein, iron and vitamins, as well as used from the end of the sixth month, where the mother begins with bone water, chicken soup, and then the liver , etc.
Patients with low levels of folic acid and iron often develop anemia. Patients can increase red blood cells in the body by consuming foods rich in folic acid and iron supplements and foods containing these constituents. Examples of foods with high amounts of folic acid and iron include enriched breads and cereals, green leafy vegetables, such as kale and spinach, dried beans, peas and nuts.
