Anemia, in all its forms, is characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells and/or the hemoglobin content in the blood, with the general symptoms tiredness, paleness, irregular or rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, cognitive problems, cold hands and feet and headaches. Anemia, without specifying the type, is the name given to a range of disorders characterized by a reduction in erythrocyte mass and oxygen transport capacity. The most frequent forms of anemia in human pathologies: iron deficiency anemia, anemia of chronic diseases, megaloblastic anemias, qualitative and quantitative hemoglobinopathies, hemolytic anemias. Iron deficiency anemia may be responsible for muscle soreness – although it is not clear whether this may depend secondarily on changes in postural attitude caused by tiredness – which aggravate the general weakness. L’anemia è una comune condizione clinica che può accompagnare le malattie della tiroide, sebbene spesso sottostimata. The treatment of anemia depends on the reason that gave rise to it: whether there is a lack of folic acid or a lack of vitamin B12, absorption problem in the small intestine, deficiency of iron transporter proteins, parasitic invasions, mushrooms or battery, blood loss.
Some natural remedies that can help in the treatment of anemia
Fennel contains histidine, an amino acid useful in the treatment of anemia. Considering that iron is the main constituent of hemoglobin, histidine stimulates the production of hemoglobin and also helps the formation of other various blood components.Fennel is also very popular for its carminative properties of aspartic acid used to reduce flatulence and eliminate excess gas. It is also used to reduce the symptoms of non-ulcer dyspepsia. The seeds can act as a laxative, the bran helps clean the intestines, while its stimulating effect helps maintain correct peristaltic movement.
Betaine is a trimethylglycine and derivative of the nutrient choline,involved in liver function, cellular reproduction, and helps the body metabolize the homocysteine, wich excess in our body is toxic. Betaine has anti-inflammatory functions, offering protection against numerous diseases — including obesity, diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Ongoing betaine supplementation has been shown to reduce fat (adipose) . Another positive effect of betaine is to be supporting liver health by assisting in detoxification and the process of the liver digesting fats.
Nettle is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C, but the concentrations of vitamin E and vitamin B1 (thiamine) , salts of iron, calcium, potassium and manganese. Nettle leaves are used for their restorative, diuretic, anti inflammatory action and to rebalance the intestinal bacterial flora, they are used in the therapy of rheumatism and arthritis, benefiting not only from the minerals contained in the leaves but also from the chlorophyll, which helps the hematopoietic action, Nettle improves the absorption of iron supplied with other foods, helps fight fatigue and anemia.
