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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 anaemia.

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 anaemia 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 anaemia, it is best to avoid these foods.

All the best

C.H.Ed Dip NutTh