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Anemia is a deficiency of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. Symptoms include tiredness, weakness, pallor, breathlessness on exertion, lightheadedness, and low resistance to infection. The most common cause is iron deficiency due to blood loss, poor diet, or failure to absorb iron from food. A doctor needs to determine the exact cause of anemia before treatment, which aims to increase iron intake and improve its absorption. Recommended Vitamins:

Vitamin B-1 is needed to form red blood cells

Vitamin B-6 increases oxygen levels

Vitamin B-12 is needed to form red blood cells (100 Ð 1,000 mcg daily)

Folic acid is needed to form healthy red blood cells (400 Ð 800 mg daily)

Vitamin C aids iron absorption (500 Ð 1,000 mg daily) Recommended Minerals:

Copper helps to convert iron into hemoglobin

Iron forms part of the red pigment hemoglobin which gives blood its color and helps to transport oxygen to all cells (10 Ð 15 mg of essential iron daily)

Molybdenum is needed for iron metabolism Recommended Nutrients:

Co-enzyme Q10 increases oxygen uptake by the cells

Alfalfa

Artichoke

Barberry

Brookline

Burnet saxifrage

Chive

Comfrey

Dandelion

Dong quai

Dwarf nettle

Elecampane

European angelica

European Vervain

Fenugreek

Fumitory

Gentian

Ground ivy

Iceland moss

LadÕs love

Milfoil

Mother of thyme

Nettle

Peruvian bark

Quassia

Quinoa

Rose Hip

St. Benedict thistle

St. JohnÕs Wort

Spinach

Sweet flag

Watercress

Wild Oregon grape

Yellow dock Foods to Choose:

Red meat

Shellfish

Dried fruit

Egg yolk

Wholemeal bread

Green, leafy vegetables

Pumpkin seeds Foods to Avoid:

Tea decreases iron absorption

Phytate fibre (found in bran and spinach) binds with iron and reduces its absorption

Excessive amounts of dairy products, because calcium can interfere with iron absorption

Excessive amounts of coffee and caffeinated soft drinks

The information obtained for this website was partially gathered from the book, Vitamins & Minerals, written by Sara Rose and published by Hamlyn in 2003. Other sources for this website were gathered from Reader's Digest The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs: The A-Z guide to enhancing your health and treating illness with nutritional supplements. Along with these two resource guides, material has been found in The Doctor's Complete Guide To Vitamins and Minerals, written by Mary Dan Eades, MD. Another resource for this website was The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines, written by Charles W. Fetrow, PharmD and Juan R. Avila, PharmD. Along with these is a book written by Earl Meindell, RPh, PhD, Recipes for Healthy Living Dr. Earl MeindellÕs Natural Remedies For 101 Ailments. Plus, the Alternative Health Dictionary. Viable Herbal Solutions website was a great help as well with this information.

The material you find should not be considered a replacement for professional medical treatment. A medical practitioner should be consulted in all matters related to health. While the advice and information are believed to be accurate and true at the time of gathering them, neither the authors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions.

This document is provided for information only; it is not intended to diagnose symptoms, prescribe treatment, or to substitute for consultation with a physician. While we have made every effort to ensure that this information is accurate and extensive, only your doctor can tell you if a medication, or drug combination, is safe for you.