Iron Deficiency Anemia
disease · Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases
Nutrients connected to Iron Deficiency Anemia
A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.
- IronDeficiency link
Long-term low iron leads to iron deficiency anaemia, with tiredness, breathlessness and pale skin.
- GuavaPreliminary or mixed
Trials in children found guava with iron-containing meals reduced anemia, though iron stores did not clearly rise in one.
- Moroccan Mint TeaDocumented risk
Traditional Moroccan green tea cut iron absorption by more than 85 percent in women with iron-deficiency anemia in one study; people with low iron should ask a clinician about tea with meals.
- Women's and Men's MultivitaminsDeficiency link
The NHS says women who lose a lot of blood in heavy periods are at higher risk and may need iron supplements; it advises speaking to a GP or dietitian.
- TurmericDocumented risk
A cancer-centre review lists iron deficiency anaemia reported with high-dose supplements.
- Green TeaDocumented risk
Tea reduces iron absorption; one case report links moderate green tea to severe anemia in a vulnerable woman.
- Oolong TeaDocumented risk
Tea polyphenols lower iron absorption; oolong was not tested directly.
- Pu-erh TeaDocumented risk
Tea polyphenols lower iron absorption; pu-erh not tested directly.
- Kaolin Clay (White Clay)Documented risk
One case report links eating clay to iron deficiency anemia.
- Multivitamins for Adults Over 50Deficiency link
Women with heavy periods are at higher risk; iron needs fall after menopause.
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