Eat iron-rich foods such as red meat, liver, poultry, fish, beans, lentils, tofu, spinach, and fortified cereals
Include vitamin C-rich foods with meals such as oranges, lemons, strawberries, tomatoes, and bell peppers
Take iron supplements only if prescribed by a healthcare professional
Eat foods rich in folate such as leafy greens, beans, peas, avocados, and fortified grains
Eat foods rich in vitamin B12 such as eggs, dairy, meat, fish, and fortified plant-based foods
Avoid drinking tea or coffee with meals
Limit calcium supplements or calcium-rich foods during iron-rich meals
Treat underlying causes of blood loss such as heavy periods, ulcers, or bleeding hemorrhoids
Manage chronic conditions that can lower hemoglobin
Get tested for iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, and folate deficiency if levels are low
Stay hydrated
Follow a balanced diet with enough protein and calories
Do not smoke
Exercise regularly as tolerated
Follow up with a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen