A shortage of blood in the body is called Anaemia. And you can prevent this anemia by eating certain foods which contain 3 vital vitamins which your body uses to produce an adequate amount of blood that can effectively power the body. Blood production occurs in the bone marrow and it is termed hematopoiesis....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
A publication by Healthline.com included these 3 important vitamins and they are discussed below:
1. Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Folic acid is required by the body for blood production, growth, and reproduction. That is why pregnant women are strongly advised to regularly eat food rich in folic acid or take its tablet daily. Without adequate folic acid, normal blood cells may not be produced which ultimately results in blood insufficiency and anemia.
You can obtain a high amount of folic acid from foods such as dark leafy vegetables (kale, spinach, collard, pumpkin leaf, Brussel sprouts, etc), nuts (almonds, cashew nuts, etc), lentils, beans, avocado pea and other product enriched with vitamin B9.
2. Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
Vitamin B12 combines with folic acid and mineral iron to power blood production in the body. When you take foods rich in vitamin B12, it enters the stomach, and particular proteins called intrinsic factors to facilitate its absorption into the bloodstream. It then moves to the bone marrow where blood production is taking place.
You can get a rich amount of vitamin B12 from foods such as red meat, eggs, fish, and dietary products such as milk and cheese. You can take vitamin B12 tables in form of supplements. It is also included in different types of blood tonics.
3. Vitamin A (Retinol)
Vitamin A is also essential in maintaining a good level of red blood cell count. It is also essential for eye and skin health. In some cases foods, we eat contain beta-carotene which later undergoes oxidation inside the body to yield vitamin A.
Foods rich in vitamin A include carrots, watermelon, grapefruits, cantaloupe, dark leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach, sweet potatoes, red peppers, and squash.
Almond is a rich source of vitamin B12 and folic acid
In addition, your body also needs a rich amount of mineral iron to facilitate blood production. Iron combines with globin proteins to form hemoglobin which carries oxygen around the entire body.
Organ meat such as liver and kidney, dark leafy vegetables, dried fruits, egg yolks, and legumes are very rich in iron. Therefore you need to include those food items into your diet.
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