protein and anemia?

Question
Hi there George,

I read in an article that lack of protein could be a direct cause of anemia...how is that so? i thought iron is what causes anemia and thats it.  it didnt give me details so thats y i decided to ask you...thanks

lara

Answer
Hello Lara!

   Thank you for your nutrition question. Many foods which are rich in protein are also good sources of iron. These foods include beef, turkey, seafood, and beans. Not eating enough of these foods could lead to a deficiency.  Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia.  
  Anemia, one of the more common blood disorders, occurs when the number of healthy red blood cells decreases in the body. The disc-shaped red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a unique molecule that carries oxygen to the body's tissues.   

Anemia occurs for different reasons. These include:   

increased destruction (break down) of red blood cells (RBCs)
increased blood loss from the body
inadequate production of red blood cells by the bone marrow   
In some cases anemia results from an inherited disorder.

Hope this helps.
-George
http://www.juiceblend.com  

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