Can someone who has had iron deficiency anemia and history for fatigue be vegan?
I don’t see why not if your anemia is iron deficiency type. You can eat iron rich vegan foods. Bran flakes, cream of wheat, semolina flour based baked goods and pasta, Green leafy veggies, sea veggies (lots of iron) dried fruits like raisins, dates and prunes, legumes, beans the list is long. Pernicious anemia is related to inadequate absorption of vitamin B12. That only naturally occurs in animal products, so look for enriched soy products, serials and baked goods to be sure you get enough.. Supplements can also be used. Eating less of processed and simple carbs may reduce your fatigue. Correcting the anemia may also correct it. On average, you need 15 mg iron daily if you are an adult woman of child bearing age.
