According to the therapist and nutritionist Elena Tikhomirova, the development of anemia and iron deficiency, which is fraught with endocrine disorders, can become a dangerous consequence of refusing meat in the diet.
br>Doctor Tikhomirova said in an interview that people who decide to give up meat develop iron deficiency over time, since meat is its main source in the diet. The result of the process may be the occurrence of anemia.
“When a person decides not to eat meat, iron deficiency develops over time, which develops very slowly. Gradually, this condition turns into anemia, in which our total concentration of hemoglobin in the erythrocyte decreases, serum iron and ferritin decrease, ”the doctor clarified, talking with Life.
Nutritionist Tikhomirova warned that iron deficiency anemia could threaten with “sad consequences”. People with this problem suffer from severe fatigue, weakness, their brain function deteriorates, and muscle tissue tone decreases. Also, with existing anemia, the body does not receive enough oxygen.
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At the same time, the doctor noted that a short-term rejection of meat will not be a blow to health. Red fatty meat in general is recommended for consumption only in moderation, dietary meats should prevail in the diet. In addition, offal is useful – it is a rich source of B vitamins, which are essential for neurological health.
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Elena Tikhomirova Healthy lifestyle therapist, nutritionist