Anemia is characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells or in the concentration of hemoglobin (iron-containing portions of red blood cells). These deficiencies are caused by either decreased production or increased destruction of red blood cells. Anemia is most common among women in their reproductive years, infants, and the elderly. Because one of the major functions of red blood cells is to transport oxygen, a decrease in red blood cells decreases the amount of oxygen delivered to the body’s tissues, which results in the symptoms of anemia.



Nutrition
Vitamins and Minerals
- Ferrous fumerate (form of iron)
- Glycerate (form of iron)
- Glycinate (form of iron)
- Vitamin C (to add absorption of iron)
- Vitamin B12
- Folic Acid
- Omega-3


Foods to consider
- meat
- beans
- green leafy vegetables
- beet greens
- blackstrap molasses
- almonds
- brewer’s yeast

Herbs
- Spirulina, or blue-green algae, has been used successfully to treat both microcytic and macrocytic anemias.
- Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
- Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) root or leaf
- Burdock (Arctium lappa)
- Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus)

Products
Enzymatic Therapy Liquid Liver
Enzymatic Therapy Ultimate Iron
Suzanne’s Vitamin C 1000mg
Suzanne’s Folic Acid
Suzanne’s Flax Seed Oil
Greens
Kal Brewer's Yeast Tablets