Lack of available blood products were, at times, a barrier for Denise Nicholson receiving an infusion to help her battle anemia. - Unsplash - UnsplashCole Harbour native Denice Nicholson has been battling anemia since she was 13 years old.
Nicholson points out that different levels of anemia hit people differently, “with some people thriving on iron levels that would put another person on their ass.” “I most commonly see vegetarians or pregnant women for this, though anyone can experience low iron levels," she says. Another easy addition, Blizzard says, is to add nuts and seeds to meals and snacks, such as pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds and cashews.
She points out that most fruits and vegetables are already an excellent source of vitamin C, making supplementation unnecessary in most cases.