I started learning about Anaemia in October 2015, that’s nearly a year ago. Although I don’t have anaemia, as my blood test was at 13.3gm/dl which is a healthy level, yet I wanted to learn more about it since I know so many people with it. Thanks to Merck Malaysia for letting me join the Anaemia awareness program that all started with a blood test back then.
Sometimes in May 2016, I learned more in-depth facts about what is anaemia, what are the risks and symptoms of anaemia through an event organised by Merck with some key opinion leaders in the medical field. It began to occur to me how common is this condition with 30% of the world population being anaemic.
So what are some lifestyle changes I had taken since then to ensure I won’t suffer from anaemia in the near future. It is very simple and the rules applies to anyone looking to be healthy, although you can find a solution online like the nutra thrive.
1) Eat a well-balanced diet that includes iron-rich foods that are known to reduce or prevent iron-deficiency anemia.
2) Take supplements or take iron supplements for times that I am not able to get enough iron from food, as iron supplements may lower my risk for the condition. I also take a number of other supplements that are suitable for my other conditions.
3) Stay alert by taking blood tests and doing regular medical check-ups as well as watch the symptoms for myself and my loved ones.
I also learned a lot about Anaemia and the ways to prevent it on these sites: www.sangobion.com.my & www.winyourday.my as it contains a lot of blood health tips and Sangobion product information.
What is Anaemia again?
Just to recap, Anaemia happens when the level of red blood cells or the level of haemoglobin is lower than normal, hence a reduced amount of oxygen is being carried around in the bloodstream. Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common type of anaemia caused by insufficient iron in the body to produce haemoglobin. Pregnant women are even more likely to experience iron deficiency anaemia because they require greater amounts of blood to support their growing babies.
Causes & Symptoms of Anaemia
Causes of iron deficiency anemia include blood loss especially in women with heavy periods during menstruation, or a lack of iron in our diet which can easily be found in foods such as meat, green vegetables, meat and more. Even the over consumption of coffee and tea can reduce iron absorption. Being on a strictly vegetarian diet, having meal skipping habit, and a low meat consumption are some other reasons. Sometimes, it can be caused by the body’s inability to absorb iron, that certainly needs further tests to be carried out. Pregnancy is another common cause which was why I took iron supplements daily during pregnancy. Read my previous post to know more about the symptoms but it is basically fatigue, paleness, weakness, inability to concentrate and dizziness.
Sangobion is a product of Merck which contains 7 important elements in 1 capsule to help replenish iron stores and increase red blood cell levels in the body.
7 Essential elements to treat iron deficiency anaemia
- Ferrous gluconate is a type of iron salt which allows better absorption in the body and has comparable tolerability.
- Vitamin C improves iron absorption.
- Folic acid and Vitamin B12 are vital for production of red blood cells and for development of baby during pregnancy.
- Copper sulphate and manganese sulphate involve in the process of iron production.
- Sorbitol acts as an anti-constipating agent. It is naturally found in edible fruits and vegetables.
Taking Sangobion 1-2 daily as the iron supplement can be one of the solution to correct iron deficiency anaemia, so that the quality of your daily life doesn’t have to be affected. After learning so much about anaemia, I am certainly more knowledgeable on what kind of food to take and what are the simple ways to fight anaemia. It has been a good learning process for me and now I know better than to think that anaemia is an incurable disease that people have to live with forever.