What kind of milk powder should babies with anemia eat?

Did you know that not only adults but also babies can suffer from anemia? Infant anemia is a common symptom in infancy and long-term anemia can affect heart function and intellectual development. Anemia in infants and young children is mostly caused by malnutrition, and children with anemia may have symptoms such as pale or sallow complexion, easy fatigue, and low resistance. So, here we will introduce some symptoms of anemia to you, I hope it will be helpful to everyone, let’s take a look.

1. The body's iron demand increases while the intake is relatively insufficient

Infants and young children grow very fast. Normally, their weight doubles within 5 months after birth and doubles at 1 year old. After 4-6 months, the iron stored in infants and young children has been gradually consumed. If they are only fed with breast milk, which is low in iron, it may lead to iron deficiency anemia. Women of childbearing age need more iron due to pregnancy and breastfeeding. In addition, digestive dysfunction during pregnancy leads to poor iron intake and absorption, which can easily lead to anemia.

2. Chronic anemia due to iron absorption disorder

Heme iron in animal foods can be directly absorbed by the human body in the form of porphyrin iron, with a higher absorption rate. The absorption of non-heme iron depends on factors such as solubility in the gastrointestinal tract. Various factors can hinder the absorption of iron.

B. Nutritional megaloblastic anemia:

Nutrient megaloblastic anemia is caused by various factors that affect the intake and absorption of vitamin B12 and folic acid. Vitamin B12 and folic acid both act as coenzymes in nucleic acid metabolism. Their deficiency will lead to metabolic disorders, thus affecting the maturation of primitive red blood cells. It often occurs in infants who are not given or given little complementary food, who are fed solely with breast milk or starch, or in children with recurrent infections and digestive disorders.

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia and damage to the nervous system; folic acid deficiency can cause not only megaloblastic anemia, but also glossitis, stomatitis and diarrhea.

The above are some symptoms of anemia. I believe everyone has already understood them. I also want to tell you that you should pay more attention to your baby's anemia. Pay attention to the content of the milk powder you eat. In fact, breast milk is the best. So, what should you do if your baby is anemic? You should eat more fruits and vegetables that are good for anemia and adjust your body in your life. Everyone should remember this.