Anemia Symptoms Causes Suggestions
Anemia (hematic insufficiency is the lack of oxygenated blood in the body)
Symptoms:
- Paleness of the skin.
- Paleness of the eyelids.
- Paleness of the lips.
- Paleness of the fingernails.
- Spoon-shaped fingernails due to lack of iron.
- Paleness of the gums.
- Brittle hair.
- Increased respiration.
Causes:Anemia is caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood. The main cause is a lack of iron (main component of hemoglobin) in the blood. A shortage of proteins, folic acid, Vitamin B6, B12, and C is other caused of anemia.
Suggestion:A balanced diet, eating healthy food especially those that contain a high amount of iron. Some recommendations: lentil soup, spinach, egg yolks, dried prunes, broccoli, turnips and whole grains (with hulls).
Warning! If the anemic conditions persists, especially in the case of pregnant women, consult your physician.
Suggested Food Supplements:
| Sl | Supplement | Dosage | Comments |
| 1 | Iron with Folic Acid | 02/day | Till complete relief |
| 2 | Multivitamin | 02/day | Till complete relief |
| 3 | Calcium & Magnesium | 03/day | Till complete relief |
Suggested Vitamins and Minerals.
| Folic acid – 50 mg | B6 – 50 mg | B12 – 100 mcg |
| C – 500 to 1000 mg | Iron – 50 to 80 mg | |
