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Aplastic Anemia diet. Is there a diet which improves the quality of life of people with Aplastic Anemia?

Are you aware of a diet that can improve the quality of life of people with Aplastic Anemia? Is there a diet that is suggested to avoid when having Aplastic Anemia? See if there is a diet that can improve the quality of life of people with Aplastic Anemia, recommended and to avoid food when having Aplastic Anemia

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A good healthy diet rich in various types of protein, healthy fruits, vegetables and such helps me. It is however, important to stay away from high levels of Vitamin K (Commonly Found in Green Tea), this will worsen the anemia. In addition, if you receive blood transfusions, you will want to take a daily Multi Vitamin (A necessity) that DOES NOT contain Iron. This is do to the fact that your body will retain iron with numerous blood transfusions and you do not want to run the risk of having Iron Overload. Finally with these illnesses you are more susceptible to getting sick. Therefore, is was advised in the beginning to stay away from raw fish, wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly if you must eat fresh produce, be careful of organic products due to the all natural fertilizers (manure) that is commonly used to grow the items. Lastly, in recent years I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, Now I do not know if this has any relation to the illness. However, it is a good idea to have a gastroenterologist run blood work and tests to be sure. If you are positive for Celiac you will want to go on a Gluten Free Diet as I have. Essentially, the Biggest thing you want to be sure of with Aplastic Anemia is, that your food is clean, well prepared, and free of germs or disease. Hence, no left overs after 3 Days. You must toss them and if you eat them reheat them well. This goes for Lunch meat. In the early days of my illness, I had to heat my clod cuts. Finally, if you are placed on Blood Thinners, as I was for a time, you will want to ensure that you eat a "Coumadin" Diet so as not to effect you PT/INR. Oh and for those who enjoy a glass of beer, you will want to watch out for Beer with Brewers Yeast contained in it and Non Wine for those on Coumadin only Sparkling Cider, etc. Make cooking unique and fun and you will be able to enjoy your food and live healthy with Aplastic Anemia.

Posted Mar 17, 2017 by Jacqueline 1152
i personally avoid alcohol but otherwise eat great variety

Posted Mar 17, 2017 by John 2150
I know of no diet that will improve AA with the one exception of drinking lots of water because of the cyclosporine medication that can affect your kidneys.

Posted Mar 20, 2017 by Kimberly 500
I don't believe there is a particular diet that helps, but definitely eating healthy will make life much easier.

Posted Nov 6, 2018 by Dayna 900

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