Curated by Maria Rita Insolera, Naturopath
Anemia is a pathological condition that requires special attention from the attending physician. However, when it is not in severe form, natural supplements can be used. Let's find out better.
Brewer's yeast among food supplements against anemia
What is anemia
Anemia is a condition of the organism characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells present in the blood and / or in the quantity of hemoglobin, a pigment of red blood cells containing iron, which carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.
The causes of anemia
In most cases anemia occurs due to blood loss, hemoglobin and iron, for example following peptic ulcer, hemorrhoids and in women suffering from menorrhagia and metrorrhagia.
The people most at risk of anemia are women of childbearing age, pregnant women, nursing mothers, sportsmen, children and adolescents.
A metal against anemia: iron!
Food supplements for anemia
Food supplements for anemia include:
- Folic acid: enters the formation of red blood cells. It is present in brewer's yeast, in beef liver, in many legumes (beans, chickpeas, lentils), in dark green leafy vegetables (such as spinach), in orange juice, in milk, in salmon, in dried fruit (walnuts, peanuts, almonds, dates).
- Vitamin B12: allows the use of folic acid and the formation of red blood cells. It is found mainly in foods of animal origin, liver, fish, eggs, cheese and meat, but also in cereals and brewer's yeast.
- Vitamin C is an antioxidant that fights damage from free radicals, promotes iron absorption and strengthens blood vessels. It is found in numerous foods such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, strawberries, kiwi, spinach, etc.
Phytotherapeutic supplements
- Corylus avellana (hazel): the gemmoderivato has the property of stimulating erythropoiesis.
- Angelica sinensis (Chinese angelica): it is an excellent blood tonic.
- Medicago sativa (medical herb): the mother tincture is indicated in the manifestations of iron deficiency anemia.
- Trigonella foenum graecum (Fenugreek): Fenugreek seeds have an anti-anemic action.
- Tamarix gallica (tamarice) : the young tamarice shoots stimulate the bone marrow in the production of red blood cells.
