Ailments and Situations - Anemia - Remedies

- Foods -

Foods

If you are not on a vegetarian or vegan diet, eat 4 to 6 ounces of calf liver a day to help treat the above mentioned anemia. It is very high in iron and B vitamins and is free of fat and cholesterol. You could use a hydrolyzed liver extract instead. Take 300mg twice daily.

You should consume plenty of green leafy vegetables. They are high in folic acid and iron.

- Miscellaneous -

Miscellaneous

A hydrochloric acid supplement may be beneficial if you are not secreting enough. See your naturopath or other health practitioner to discuss this option.

- Iron Deficiency Anemia Specific -

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Supplement with iron succinate or fumerate. Take 30mg twice daily between meals. If you experience stomach upset, take the same dose three times daily with meals.

You should also supplement with vitamin C, which helps facilitate iron absorption. Take 1,000mg three times daily with meals.

- Pernicious Anemia Specific -

Pernicious Anemia

Take 2,000mcg of vitamin B₁₂ daily in divided doses for at least one month. After this period, take 1,000mcg daily. Sublingual tablets are best. You may also require B₁₂ injections to obtain adequate levels of this vitamin. You must discuss this option with your naturopath or other health practitioner.

Folic acid supplementation is also recommended. Take 800 to 1,200mcg three times daily.

- Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia Specific -

Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia

Take 800 to 1,200mcg of folic acid three times daily.

You should also be supplementing with 1,000mcg daily of vitamin B₁₂. Again, sublingual tablets are preferred.