Eating foods that are high in iron, folic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin B12 can help lower the risk of nutritional anemia. These can also be taken as supplements.
References
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Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Dianne Rishikof, MS, RDN, LDN, IFNCP
- Review Date: 09/2019
- Update Date: 12/09/2020