Iron-deficiency anemia can be caused by:
- A diet without enough iron, especially in infants, children, teens, vegans, and vegetarians.
- Certain drugs, foods, and caffeinated drinks.
- Digestive conditions such as Crohn's disease, or if you've had part of your stomach or small intestine removed.
- Donating blood often.
How does a person become anemic?
There are three main reasons people become anemic: blood loss, a reduction in the body's ability to produce new red blood cells, or an illness that leads to increased destruction of red blood cells. Blood loss.
How can I get anemia naturally?
Add these foods to your diet to get more iron and help fight iron deficiency anemia:
- Leafy greens. Leafy greens, especially dark ones, are among the best sources of nonheme iron. ...
- Meat and poultry. All meat and poultry contain heme iron. ...
- Liver. ...
- Seafood. ...
- Fortified foods. ...
- Beans. ...
- Nuts and seeds.
