Anemia Is More Than Just Iron Deficiency

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Anemia Is More than Just Iron Deficiency
What is Anemia?
Anemia occurs when you do not have enough red
blood cells or when your red blood cells do not
function properly, reports the American Society
of Hematology. Red blood cells carry hemoglobin,
an iron-rich protein that attaches to oxygen in
the lungs and carries it to tissues throughout
the body.
Anemia
Normal
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What Causes Anemia?
There are many different types of anemia, but so
many people associate anemia with iron
deficiency. Vitamin-deficiency anemia may result
from low levels of vitamin B12 or B9 (also known
as folate or folic acid) in your body. It is
usually due to poor dietary intake. When you have
low intake of these vitamins, your red blood
cells may become too large.
Vitamin B9
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Who is at Risk for Vitamin Deficiency Anemia?
Excessive alcohol consumers. Alcohol may
deplete the body of B vitamins, which may lead to
larger red blood cells. In general, excessive
alcohol consumption depletes the body of
essential nutrients. Medication takers.
Certain medications, like those used to control
seizures, may deplete the body of vitamins and
other nutrients. Long time use of proton-pump
inhibitors (PPIs), which are sometimes used to
treat acid reflux and heartburn, may also cause
your body to have difficulty absorbing
B12. Unhealthy Eaters. Eating healthy is not
just about avoiding junk food. It is also about
making sure that your body gets adequate amounts
of all the six essential nutrients water,
protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and
minerals.
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Vitamin B12
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Preventing Vitamin-deficiency Anemia
Test, dont guess. Sometimes even if you limit
your alcohol consumption and eat nutrient-rich
foods, you still may have nutritional imbalances.
This may be due to older age, existing health
conditions or medication use. It is important
to get a comprehensive nutrient test at least
once a year. If you discover you have an
imbalance, you can work with a competent
healthcare professional to tweak your diet, take
good quality supplements or use liposomal
technology where appropriate. You may also
want to consider being screened specifically for
vitamin B12 deficiency.
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