If not handled properly, anemia or less blood can increase your risk of heart disease. Therefore, immediately treat anemia with proper nutritional supplements or blood booster. Some types of fruit can also increase the number of red blood cells.Anemia or commonly known as anemia disease is a phenomenon caused by lack of iron in the body. Iron itself is a basic ingredient in the formation of hemoglobin in the blood that carries lots of oxygen.The low content of iron (Fe) on the patient's body anemia causes red blood cells are produced too little.
Some foods are good for anemia include oysters, shrimp, beef liver, meat, eggs, milk, green peas, peanuts, soy, and green vegetables.
There are also some fruits that can increase the number of red blood cells, as reported by LIVESTRONG on Wednesday (12/10/2011):
1. Vitamin A
Besides essential for eye health, vitamin A is also important to increase the number of red blood cells. Vitamin A also helps in the mobilization of iron for incorporation into hemoglobin, the pigment that transports oxygen. Fruits are good sources of vitamin A such as apricots, melons, oranges, plums, mango, watermelon and dried fruit.
2. Vitamin B complex
Some of the vitamin B complex essential for the production and function of red blood cells. Among these are B-12, B-6, B-5 of thiamine and riboflavin. While the B-12 comes from animal products, other B complex vitamins are widely distributed throughout the food supply. Fruits are good sources of vitamin B complex include bananas, dates, mangoes, grapes, pineapple, watermelon, melon, avocados and pomegranates.
3. Vitamin C
Vitamin C greatly increases the body's ability to absorb nonheme iron, which makes up about two-thirds of the amount of iron absorbed, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. Fruits are rich in vitamin C include citrus fruits, lemon, lime, strawberry, kiwi, mango, papaya and pineapple.
4. Iron
Iron is essential for the structure and function of red blood cells. Iron is a component in the formulation of hemoglobin, which is essential for oxygen transport and storage. Fruits that are good sources of iron include raisins, plums, avocados, blackberries, cherries, grapes, watermelon, raspberries and figs.
5. Mineral
Copper and phosphorus plays a role in the health and function of red blood cells. Linus Pauling Institute said copper helps in the metabolism of iron, while phosphorus helps hemoglobin in oxygen delivery to tissues. Fruits are rich in phosphorus and copper, among others, kiwi, dates, mango, avocado, blackberry and pomegranate.