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• Lee AJ, Kim SG, Nam JY, Yun J, Ryoo HM, Bae SH. Blood Res. 2021 Nov 22. doi:10.5045/br.2021.2021089 • Tabasi S, Parkhideh S, Roshandel E, Karami S, Saeedi A, Jabbari A, Hajifathali A. Caspian J Intern Med. 2021 Fall;12(4):544-550. doi:10.22088/cjim.12.4.544 • Nakamori E, Shigematsu K, Higashi M, Yamaura K. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2021 Nov 19;12:21514593211060575. doi:10.1177/21514593211060575 • Nursing Critical Care. 2020;15(4):34-35. doi:10.1097/01.CCN.0000660408.76985.53

Vitamin B12 is important for many different chemical reactions in the body. It performs several important functions, including helping with the synthesis of DNA. It plays a key role in the brain and nervous system, and it’s also necessary for production of healthy red blood cells. So, it’s not surprising that symptoms result when there isn’t enough vitamin B12 in the body. Vitamin B12 must be taken in through the diet through foods of animal origin. Some of the cells lining the inside of the stomach make a special protein, called intrinsic factor, that binds to vitamin B12. It helps transport the vitamin to the small intestine, where it can be absorbed into the blood and eventually be utilized by the body. Antibodies form against intrinsic factor and the cells that make it, causing inflammation in the stomach. Due to this inflammatory process, the cells of the stomach don’t make as much intrinsic factor as they should, and not enough vitamin B12 gets absorbed by the body, leading to the symptoms of pernicious anemia. Technically speaking, pernicious anemia just refers to a vitamin B12 deficiency due to lack of intrinsic factor (due to autoimmune gastritis). However, sometimes people use the term more broadly to refer to anemia and other problems that come from vitamin B12 deficiency from any cause. Extremely rarely, pernicious anemia can be caused by a genetic condition, in which the body can’t make intrinsic factor normally. This type is called “congenital pernicious anem...

Hemoglobin is a protein found in the red blood cells. These cells are responsible for carrying oxygen around the body. Dietary measures and supplements may help boost hemoglobin levels at home. In addition to transporting oxygen, hemoglobin carries carbon dioxide out of the cells and into the lungs. Carbon dioxide is then released as a person exhales. Having low hemoglobin can make it difficult for the body to perform these functions. In this article, learn how to increase hemoglobin levels naturally. We also look at methods of testing and what the results show. Share on Pinterest Micro Discovery/Getty Images A person can raise their hemoglobin levels at home by: 1. Increasing iron intake A person with reduced levels of hemoglobin may benefit from eating more iron-rich foods. Iron works to boost the production of hemoglobin, which also helps to form more red blood cells. Iron-rich foods include: • meat and fish • soy products, including tofu and • eggs • dried fruits, such as dates and figs • broccoli • green leafy vegetables, such as • green beans • nuts and seeds • peanut butter 2. Increasing folate intake If a person does not get enough folate their red blood cells will not be able to mature, which could lead to folate-deficiency Good sources of folate include: • beef • spinach • rice • peanuts • black-eyed peas • kidney beans • avocadoes • lettuce Folate supplements are available for 3. Maximizing iron absorption Consuming iron in foods or supplements is important, but...

Anemia occurs when there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body’s organs. As a result, it’s common to feel cold and symptoms of tiredness or weakness. There are many different types of anemia, but the most common type is iron-deficiency anemia. You can begin to ease symptoms of this type of anemia by adding iron to your diet. Overview What is anemia? Anemia happens when you don’t have enough How does anemia affect my body? When someone develops anemia, they’re said to be anemic, meaning they have symptoms of anemia, like being very tired or feeling cold all of the time. Anemia affects different people in different ways: • Newborns: Some infants are born with low red blood cell counts. Most newborns don’t need medical treatment for anemia, but some with severe anemia may need blood transfusions. • Infants: Infants may get less iron than they need when they start eating solid food. That’s because the iron in solid food isn’t absorbed as easily as iron in breast milk or formula. Infants with anemia may appear lethargic. • Children: Children do a lot of growing between birth and age 2. Children going through growth spurts need more iron. Children with anemia may develop related problems such as delayed development of motor skills and issues with learning. • Women who are pregnant: Women who are pregnant may develop iron-deficiency anemia, which may increase the chance of complications such as premature birth or giving birth to babies with low birth ...

What is iron-deficiency anemia? The most common cause of anemia worldwideis iron deficiency. Iron is needed to form hemoglobin, part of red blood cells that carry oxygen and remove carbon dioxide (a waste product) from the body. Iron is mostly stored in the body in the hemoglobin. About one-third of iron is also stored as ferritin and hemosiderin in the bone marrow, spleen, and liver. What causes iron-deficiency anemia? Iron-deficiency anemia may be caused by the following: • Diets low in iron. Iron is obtained from foods in our diet; however, only 1 mg of iron is absorbed for every 10 to 20 mg of iron ingested. A person unable to have a balanced iron-rich diet may suffer from some degree of iron-deficiency anemia. • Body changes. An increased iron requirement and increased red blood cell production is required when the body is going through changes, such as growth spurts in children and adolescents, or during pregnancy and lactation. • Gastrointestinal tract abnormalities. Malabsorption of iron is common after some forms of gastrointestinal surgeries. Most of the iron taken in by foods is absorbed in the upper small intestine. Any abnormalities in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract could alter iron absorption and result in iron-deficiency anemia. Surgery or medications that stop stomach acid production will also decrease iron absorption. • Blood loss. Loss of blood can cause a decrease of iron and result in iron-deficiency anemia. Sources of blood loss may include GI bleedin...

Medical News Todayonly shows you brands and products that we stand behind. Our team thoroughly researches and evaluates the recommendations we make on our site. To establish that the product manufacturers addressed safety and efficacy standards, we: • Evaluate ingredients and composition:Do they have the potential to cause harm? • Fact-check all health claims:Do they align with the current body of scientific evidence? • Assess the brand:Does it operate with integrity and adhere to industry best practices? We do the research so you can find trusted products for your health and wellness. Nutritional-deficiency anemia is a common issue that can happen if the body does not absorb enough of certain nutrients. It can result from an imbalanced diet or certain health conditions or treatments. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to a low red blood cell count, low levels of hemoglobin in these cells, or red blood cells that do not function as they should. Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common type, but low levels of Anemia affects In this article, find out more about nutritional-deficiency anemia and how to treat it. Share on Pinterest Tinnitus is a common symptom of iron-deficiency anemia. A person with iron-deficiency anemia • pale skin • • changes in the sense of taste • itchiness • a desire to eat ice • sores or ulcers at the corners of their mouth • a sore tongue • • spoon-shaped fingernails and toenails • difficulty swallowing • • missed menstruation in females during their ...

Normally low hemoglobin counts A slightly low hemoglobin count isn't always a sign of illness — it can be normal for some people. Women with menstrual periods and pregnant women commonly have low hemoglobin counts. Low hemoglobin counts associated with diseases and conditions A low hemoglobin count can be associated with a disease or condition that causes your body to have too few red blood cells. This can occur if: • Your body produces fewer red blood cells than usual • Your body destroys red blood cells faster than they can be produced • You have blood loss Diseases and conditions that cause your body to produce fewer red blood cells than normal include: • • • Certain medications, such as antiretroviral drugs for HIV infection and chemotherapy drugs for cancer and other conditions • • • • • • • • • • • • • Diseases and conditions that cause your body to destroy red blood cells faster than they can be made include: • • Hemolysis • • • A low hemoglobin count can also be due to blood loss, which can occur because of: • Bleeding in your digestive tract, such as from ulcers, cancers or hemorrhoids • Frequent blood donation • • Hemoglobin. Lab Tests Online. https://labtestsonline.org/tests/hemoglobin. Accessed March 6, 2020. • McPherson RA, et al. Erythrocytic disorders. In: Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 23rd ed. Elsevier Inc.; 2017. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed March 6, 2020. • Leung LLK. Approach to the adult with anemia. https://w...

Medical News Todayonly shows you brands and products that we stand behind. Our team thoroughly researches and evaluates the recommendations we make on our site. To establish that the product manufacturers addressed safety and efficacy standards, we: • Evaluate ingredients and composition:Do they have the potential to cause harm? • Fact-check all health claims:Do they align with the current body of scientific evidence? • Assess the brand:Does it operate with integrity and adhere to industry best practices? We do the research so you can find trusted products for your health and wellness. Hemoglobin is a protein found in the red blood cells. These cells are responsible for carrying oxygen around the body. Dietary measures and supplements may help boost hemoglobin levels at home. In addition to transporting oxygen, hemoglobin carries carbon dioxide out of the cells and into the lungs. Carbon dioxide is then released as a person exhales. Having low hemoglobin can make it difficult for the body to perform these functions. In this article, learn how to increase hemoglobin levels naturally. We also look at methods of testing and what the results show. Share on Pinterest Micro Discovery/Getty Images A person can raise their hemoglobin levels at home by: 1. Increasing iron intake A person with reduced levels of hemoglobin may benefit from eating more iron-rich foods. Iron works to boost the production of hemoglobin, which also helps to form more red blood cells. Iron-rich foods incl...

• Lee AJ, Kim SG, Nam JY, Yun J, Ryoo HM, Bae SH. Blood Res. 2021 Nov 22. doi:10.5045/br.2021.2021089 • Tabasi S, Parkhideh S, Roshandel E, Karami S, Saeedi A, Jabbari A, Hajifathali A. Caspian J Intern Med. 2021 Fall;12(4):544-550. doi:10.22088/cjim.12.4.544 • Nakamori E, Shigematsu K, Higashi M, Yamaura K. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2021 Nov 19;12:21514593211060575. doi:10.1177/21514593211060575 • Nursing Critical Care. 2020;15(4):34-35. doi:10.1097/01.CCN.0000660408.76985.53

Anemia occurs when there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body’s organs. As a result, it’s common to feel cold and symptoms of tiredness or weakness. There are many different types of anemia, but the most common type is iron-deficiency anemia. You can begin to ease symptoms of this type of anemia by adding iron to your diet. Overview What is anemia? Anemia happens when you don’t have enough How does anemia affect my body? When someone develops anemia, they’re said to be anemic, meaning they have symptoms of anemia, like being very tired or feeling cold all of the time. Anemia affects different people in different ways: • Newborns: Some infants are born with low red blood cell counts. Most newborns don’t need medical treatment for anemia, but some with severe anemia may need blood transfusions. • Infants: Infants may get less iron than they need when they start eating solid food. That’s because the iron in solid food isn’t absorbed as easily as iron in breast milk or formula. Infants with anemia may appear lethargic. • Children: Children do a lot of growing between birth and age 2. Children going through growth spurts need more iron. Children with anemia may develop related problems such as delayed development of motor skills and issues with learning. • Women who are pregnant: Women who are pregnant may develop iron-deficiency anemia, which may increase the chance of complications such as premature birth or giving birth to babies with low birth ...