About Info: Consumption of fruit to prevent anemia
Hi Nutrilicious!
Meet again with Giziklopedia in September, here.
What are we talking about on this occasion?
Well, this time Giziklopedia will discuss some fruits that are good for consumption to prevent anemia
Very interesting right? Let’s Read Further Explanation!!!
Do you often feel tired and dizzy when carrying out daily activities? This condition could mean you have anemia. Anemia is a state of lack of red blood cells in meeting the physiological needs of the body. In general, anemia is caused by iron deficiency. However, there are also other things that can cause anemia, namely lack of nutrient intake (malnutrition), parasitic infections and congenital disorders that can affect hemoglobin synthesis and red blood cell production. The impact that can be caused by anemia is the disruption of physical growth, impaired immunity, and can increase morbidity and mortality in children under five.1,2 As previously mentioned, anemia is caused by a lack of nutrient intake to help produce red blood cells. Iron, vitamin A, folic acid, and vitamin B12 contribute to the production of red blood cells in the body. Therefore, it is necessary to fulfill this intake, by consuming various foods that contain good nutrients, one of which is by consuming fruits that can prevent anemia.2
1. Citrus Fruit
Iron in the body may be sufficient to meet the needs, but the absorption process is influenced by several factors, one of which is iron is consumed together or not with things that inhibit its absorption, such as tea. Therefore, we need a combination of foods that can increase iron absorption, such as vitamin C. 3 Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C. The acidic atmosphere in vitamin C functions as a reducing agent from ferric iron (Fe3+) to ferrous (Fe2+), so it will be more efficient. easily absorbed by the small intestine. The addition of vitamin C contributes to the absorption of iron by about 30%. Therefore, with good absorption of iron in the body, it can maintain optimal blood Hb levels
2. Kiwi fruit
Kiwi fruit is one of the fruits that can be consumed to prevent anemia, this is because kiwi fruit contains phytochemical compounds such as flavonoids, triterpenoids, and quinone. In addition, kiwi fruit is also rich in vitamin C, calcium, fiber, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. The content of vitamin C in kiwi fruit can increase iron absorption, so it can maintain the number of red blood cells in the body. Kiwi fruit can be a solution for vegetarians who cannot eat meat and suffer from iron deficiency anemia. Green and brown kiwifruit contain as much as 0.4 mg/100 mg iron
3. Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit is also one of the fruits that can be consumed to prevent anemia. Dragon fruit contains vitamin B12 (ribofavin) which can help regulate the formation of red blood cells (hemoglobin) and at the same time increase iron in the body.6 In addition, dragon fruit also contains lots of vitamin C, magnesium, folate, calcium, and iron minerals. Dragon fruit is easy to find in Indonesia and has a relatively affordable price, so it can be consumed by everyone. The content of vitamin C in dragon fruit is sufficient to help the absorption of iron in the process of forming blood hemoglobin
4. Strawberry fruit
Strawberries are rich in nutrients that are good for the body. Strawberries contain phytochemical compounds (ellagic acid, anthocyanins, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and minerals). Vitamin C can be used as an antioxidant and also plays a role in increasing the body’s resistance. In addition, the high vitamin C content in strawberries can help absorb iron, so it can increase hemoglobin levels in the blood
Those are some fruits that can be consumed to prevent anemia. Nutrilicious friends can really eat these fruits, but remember to consume them in normal portions!!