Eat iron-rich foods: red meat, liver, chicken, fish, eggs, beans, lentils, tofu, spinach, kale
Take iron supplements only if prescribed or recommended by a doctor
Pair iron foods with vitamin C foods: oranges, lemons, strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers, tomatoes
Avoid tea, coffee, and calcium supplements with iron-rich meals
Eat folate-rich foods: leafy greens, beans, avocados, oranges, fortified grains
Eat vitamin B12-rich foods: meat, fish, dairy, eggs, fortified cereals
Include copper-rich foods: nuts, seeds, shellfish, whole grains
Treat heavy menstrual bleeding or other sources of blood loss
Get tested for anemia, iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, and folate deficiency
Follow a doctor’s plan if you have chronic kidney disease or other medical conditions
Consider iron infusion or blood transfusion only under medical supervision when needed
Stay hydrated and eat regular balanced meals
Avoid alcohol excess
Recheck hemoglobin after treatment as advised by a healthcare professional