Anemia

            Anemia is caused by a lack of the Vitamin B12 in the human body.
             helps form red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the body's organs and tissues.
             Red blood cells are formed when cells in the bone marrow divide. If parent cells .
             are deprived of Vitamin B12, they become larger than usual and are destroyed at.
             an increased rate in the bone marrw, causing anemia.
             A lack of meat, eggs, or dairy products in the diet can cause anemia. Vitamin B12 .
             is found almost exclusively in animal products. It is not found in any vegetable.
             The symptoms of Vitamin B12 defieciency anemia are:.
             Weakness.
             Fatigue.
             Lightheadedness.
             A pale appearance.
             Decreased appetite and weight loss.
             Diarrhea.
             Abdominal pain.
             Numbness of tingling in the fingers and toes (neurological abnormalities.).
             Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia usually can be effectively treated by giving injections.
             of Vitamin B12 into the muscle, which restores vitamin B12 levels.
             To prevent Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia by eating a balanced diet. Dietary vitamin.
             B12 deficiency anemia is extrememly rare and seen only in people who do not.
             eat any animal products, including milk, cheese, or eggs (a vegan diet). People.
             who eat vegan diets can prevent vitamin B12 deficiency anemia by eating foods .
             fortified with vitamin B12. Babies born to women who eat vegan diets are also at .
             increased risk for developing this type of anemia and should be evaluated by a .
             doctor to determine vitamin B12 supplements are needed.
             Must also maintain a diet that includes folic acid. Foods that contain folic acid .
             include dark green, leafy vegetables and fortified cereals.
             Vitamin B12 is found in eggs, meat, poultry, shellfish, milk and milk products.
             Folic Acid is found in beans and legumes, Citrus fruits and juices, Wheat bran and.
             other whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables, poultry, pork, shellfish and liver.
             The best food sources of easily absorbed iron are animal products, which contain heme.
             iron. Iron from vegetables, fruits, grains, and supplements is harder for the body .