Anemia : Overview, Symptoms, Causes, Types, and Dietary Guidelines

Deficiency Of Specific Vitamins

Vitamins play a vital role in the production and absorption of iron. Vitamin B12 is critical for the synthesis of iron and folate. Vitamin c, which is also known as ascorbic acid, helps to absorb iron in the body from plant sources. Long term intake of vitamin C deficient food can have an impact on the iron status of the body. Researches showed that the intake of vitamin c with iron-rich foods could increase iron absorption to a great extent.