The Importance of Micronutrient as Blood Health Builders

The process by which red blood cells are produced in the body is called erythropoiesis. Nutritional deficiencies resulting in a lack of iron, folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin A or even vitamin C mean erythropoiesis is either less effective or results in the production of red blood cells that don’t function properly. In particular, folic acid, vitamin B12 and iron play crucial roles in erythropoiesis.4

Folic acid, on the other hand, is a type of B vitamin that aids in the production and repair of DNA, and works closely with vitamin B12 in producing red blood cells and in helping iron to function properly in the body.

Vitamin B12 is also an essential nutrient in the B-complex. It is integral in numerous physiological processes such as red blood cell formation and bone marrow health.

Another micronutrient integral to blood health is vitamin A as it helps support red blood cell development. Vitamin A plays a role in the development of erythroblasts from progenitor stem cells, ensuring that the body can produce enough new red blood cells to replace those that die due to age. It also ensures that the developing red blood cells have access to iron needed for hemoglobin.

Though not regularly mentioned in the family of micronutrients essential to building blood health, Vitamin C supports body’s ability to absorb iron. In individuals with poor dietary intakes of iron vitamin C can enhance iron absorption.

Whether you are a developing child, a pregnant woman or otherwise a healthy adult, there is no better time than now to ensure you are getting the essential micronutrients you need to support excellent blood health and to overall help keep you fit and healthy with proper diet and exercise

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