Suddenly, the skin loses its elasticity and the hair becomes coarse. Dizziness, fatigue, weakness, and paleness appear in the palms and nails. All of these are symptoms of anemia. In severe cases, heart diseases such as heart failure can develop, and falls can cause serious injuries. The cause of anemia is well known. It is simply iron deficiency. Let's learn about anemia.

 

Is treating only dizziness enough? ... It could be a sign of a serious illness.

 

Anemia should not be thought of as only needing to be treated for dizziness. It could be a sign of a serious illness. If anemia is suspected, it is advisable to seek consultation at a hospital. Treatment is important, but thorough testing to determine why anemia occurred is even more crucial. If anemia treatment is started without an accurate diagnosis of the cause, it may delay the diagnosis of the underlying disease that caused the anemia. This could potentially lead to irreversible and serious consequences later on (Data from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency).

Iron in animal-based proteins is absorbed three times more than in plant-based ones... eggs, lean meat, milk, etc.

 

Anemia is simply a deficiency of red blood cells in the body. It can be prevented by regularly eating iron-rich foods. If you do not eat meat at all, you may develop anemia due to iron deficiency. Iron is mainly obtained through foods rich in protein. Iron from animal proteins is absorbed about three times better than from plant sources. Typical foods include red meat, liver, egg yolks, oysters, milk, dairy products, tofu, soy milk, green vegetables, and seaweed.

 

Why do we include vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C when eating eggs and meat?

 

Fresh vegetables and fruits contain a lot of vitamin C, which helps with iron absorption. Eggs are a complete food rich in various nutrients but do not contain vitamin C. Vitamin B12 and folate, which are necessary for blood production in the bone marrow, are also good nutrients for anemia. Vitamin C is easily destroyed during cooking, so it is better to eat it raw. Spinach, lotus root, and parsley contain not only iron but also a lot of vitamin C, making them good for iron-deficiency anemia. Vitamin B12 can be obtained from animal-based foods. Folate is abundant in spinach, salmon, and peanuts.

 

Coffee, green tea, and black tea interfere with iron absorption... It's better to drink them at least an hour after a meal.

 

Iron is an essential nutrient involved not only in preventing anemia but also in energy production, immune function, muscle maintenance, and brain function enhancement. It is important to ensure adequate intake. One thing to be cautious about is that tannin compounds found in coffee, green tea, and black tea can interfere with iron absorption. People with iron deficiency anemia should avoid consuming these beverages.

If you must drink coffee, it is better to do so at least one hour after digesting iron-rich foods from a meal, as nutrient absorption from food varies greatly among individuals. Some people absorb nutrients within 30 minutes, but waiting about an hour is safer. Coffee has many advantages but also disadvantages. This is why it is recommended to avoid coffee when taking medication.

 

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I often see advice to drink coffee at 11 a.m., but...

Why does coffee at the company start so early?

This is also one of the bad habits~~

 

Drink at 11 a.m.

I should remember after 1 hour of drinking water.