Anemia in a Nutshell

Navarra's Blood Bank Director explains to us what to look for in a Red blood cell count and blood tests. He explains why many specialists overlook low iron levels and why we should look beyond hemoglobine. He highlights the importance of the vit D and B6, B9 & B12. He suggests to supplement vit C and also to look at the iron levels also during the first trimester of pregnancy. This interview is a translation from the Spanish original published in "anemia al grano"

We explain the dangers and side effects of iron supplements. This is the translation of the interview with Dr P Hinojosa, expert in micronutrients. She first explains what bacterias or infections we may have that are preventing our iron absorption. We also need vit. B-12 and Vit. D and Folates in order to absorb iron. The best way is to find them in natural foods. We give some ideas of good iron complex that you can take if indicated by your doctor and after a propre blood test has been conducted.

Dr Roth-Water from Vienna University was one of the doctors who conducted the latest research correlating iron defficency anemia to several allergies like pollen, pet allergy and also skin conditions like atopic dermatitis & eczema. The research was published in the journal of the RS of Chemistry of GB in 2017. They have just invented a supplement to target the hyperactive white blood cells with natural iron. It was launched the German and Austrian market in Feb 2021.

We list the heme and non-heme iron foods to include in your diet and how to consume the so you can absorb the iron from them. We explain that you need to have good levels of vit D. Also B12 and you must consume iron rich foods with vit C (i.e.lemon juice) for proper absorption

We explain the main reasons why people become iron defficient. We can prevent anemia if we detect it in the early stages. Many times we consume food and over the medicine that is causing ID. Heal from the inside.