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70 Foods To Eat If You Have Anemia

A mineral called iron is necessary for development and growth. Additionally, it is an essential building block for red blood cells. The body’s ability to get oxygen depends on red blood cells. Untreated iron-deficiency anemia, which occurs when red blood cells do not function normally, may lead to major problems with the heart and lungs.

Increasing your iron consumption through food is an important strategy for managing iron shortages.  Jared Braunstein, D.O., a board-certified internist with Medical Offices of Manhattan in New York mentions that if you suffer from anemia, read on to find out which foods are high in iron. Read the article.