Anemia - What Should You Know?

The standard level of hemoglobin in a woman should be 12.0 gram/100 ml. If the hemoglobin content is lesser than that then the woman would be considered to be suffering from Anemia and the ailment would be accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, paleness, respiratory troubles and palpitation among others.

Sickle cell and Thalassemia are two forms of Anemia where the body produces a very low level of hemoglobin. These conditions are inherited. However, Anemia is not always inherited, it can also be acquired. For instance, deficiency of Iron and Vitamin B12, as well as inflammation, can lead to Anemia.

Red Blood Cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to the different parts of the body. But when they are destroyed due to conditions such as infection, leukemia, autoimmune disorder or a rare condition where the spleen captures and demolishes robust red blood cells, Anemia develops. Sometimes when the body fails to produce sufficient Red Blood Cells Anemia is caused.

The intake of meat is very much related to the sufficient production of iron, which is a prerequisite element of hemoglobin. Therefore, people who thrive on a strictly vegetarian diet face a higher chance of suffering from iron deficiency and thereby Anemia. However, plant products like soybeans, pumpkins, tomatoes, lentils are rich in iron and encourage iron absorption. Dried Purple Laver is another plant product rich in Vitamin B12.