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

Gluten-Containing Foods

The patient who is receiving treatment for anemia should avoid foods high in gluten. All the vitamins and minerals absorb in the intestines and gluten can damage the walls of the intestine and, as a result, prevent the absorption of essential vitamins and minerals. Gluten may be the cause of anemia. Taking gluten-containing foods in celiac disease can worsen the situation of anemia. Oats, rye, barley, wheat, and products made from these grains contain gluten.