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ANEMIA

Anemia is a clinical condition characterized by reduction in the number of red blood cells or their content of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the main content of blood cells that binds the oxygen. If a person has low RBC count or hemoglobin count then the blood cells cannot transport enough oxygen to the vital organs.

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SYMPTOMS OF ANEMIA:-

☑️ Paleness of skin

☑️ Fatigue and lethargy

☑️ Dizziness

☑️ Headache

☑️ Cold hand and feet

☑️ Brittle nails

☑️ Hair fall

☑️ Leg cramps

☑️ Soreness and swelling of tongue

☑️ Poor concentration

DIETARY SUGGESTIONS (FOODS TO BE INCLUDED):
Iron deficiency is the most common type of anemia and can possibly be treated by consuming iron rich diet.
Foods that are rich in iron are:-
Foods that are rich in iron are

Dried fruits like raisins, apricots, dates, nuts, apple, watermelon, pomegranate, beetroot, spinach, mint, broccoli, mustard leaves, radish leaves, fenugreek leaves, coriander (cilantro), turnip greens, pumpkin, peas, brussel sprouts, dried legumes (soy, lima beans, kidney beans, lentils), poultry, red meat, sea food, egg, jiggery, iron fortified cereals like rice flakes, oatmeal, corn flakes, pasta, noodles etc.

To enhance the absorption of iron in your body you need to include citrus foods that are rich in vitamin C (ascorbic acid) as vitamin C improves and enhance the absorption of iron in intestines.

Foods that are rich in ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) are:-
➡️ Oranges, Mangoes
➡️ Tangerine, Plums
➡️ Kiwi, Apricots
➡️ Cantaloupe
➡️ Grapefruit, Strawberries, Raspberries
➡️ Papaya, Guava
➡️ Bell peppers
➡️ Lemon, Pineapple, Amla, Pears, Peach
➡️ Green chilies
➡️ Broccoli
➡️ Dark green leafy vegetables
➡️ Tomatoes and other citrus items.
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED

Like there are foods that help enhancing the iron absorption and boost the iron levels in the body, there are foods that inhibit and prevent its absorption too and these are coffee, tea, cocoa, caffeinated drinks like cola, smoking, alcohol etc.

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It is suggested not to consume iron rich foods along with Calcium rich food as it interferes with Iron absorption too.

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You can also take Iron supplements but consult your physician before starting it.

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It is good to take supplements of Iron with fruit juices (Orange, Apple juice).