If you want to protect yourself from iron-deficiency anemia, consume these products

Iron deficiency anemia is directly related to the lack of iron in the body. Iron is an important microelement for the body. It participates in oxygen transport, metabolism regulation and determines immunological resistance.

National Center of Surgery’s hematologist, doctor of medicine, Nino Chkhaidze suggests products that significantly reduce the risk of iron deficiency anemia development.

According to the hematologist, the following products are rich in iron:  

• Lean Meat;
• Pork and beef livers;
• Fish, mollusks, oyster
• Vegetables (particularly, red pepper, salad leaves, cabbage, cauliflower, beetroot
• Out of fruits pineapple, grape and apple have the highest amount of iron;
• Eggs
• Walnuts;
• Buckwheat;
• Pumpkin seeds

Keep in mind!

The following products obstruct iron absorption: cereal grain, grain, high extraction flour, nuts and seeds, tea, coffee, cacao, herbal infusion, spices, milk.

Keep in mind!

Following products help iron absorption:heme iron that is found in meat, poultry, fish and seafood; Vitamin C that is found in fruits, fruit juices, potato, beans cauliflower,

Ms. Chkhaidze states - "We offer simple changes of nutrition that improves the ability to absorb the iron in the body. You can drink tea, coffee  1-2 hours after the meal because the food is no longer in the stomach and these 2 popular drinks cannot hinder the absorption of iron. It is recommended to consume milk and cheese in between the meals. You can eat vitamin c-rich products with food.”

National Center of Surgery address: Tbilisi, Dighomi, Chachava N5.

You may contact National Center of Surgery’s call center at 577 119 119 or 2 02 25 25. 

In case of any issues, you may contact National Center of Surgery's hematologist, doctor of medicine, Nino Chkhaidze for consultation at 577 32 88 61. 

Wish you health!