Eating broccoli has some effect on iron deficiency anemia, but it is not beneficial to all types of anemia.
1. Broccoli is rich in protein, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, carotene and other nutrients. Broccoli also contains calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, manganese and other minerals, and the vitamin C in broccoli promotes the body’s absorption of iron. So patients with iron deficiency anemia, consuming broccoli can play a certain role. However, patients still need to be treated with drugs such as ferrous succinate.
2. Anemia is a condition in which the amount of hemoglobin per unit volume of circulating blood is lower than normal, which can be seen in iron deficiency anemia, megaloblastic anemia, aplastic anemia, acute leukemia, etc., which needs to be treated in time for the cause of the disease, such as acute myeloid leukemia needs to be treated with cytarabine, Zoerythromycin, etc., and broccoli consumption can not improve the anemia.
There are many causes of anemia, and it is recommended that patients seek timely medical attention and comprehensive treatment under the guidance of a doctor.