Megaloblastic Anemia: Therapy

General measures

Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day).
Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.
Avoidance of environmental stress:
- Nitrous oxide (nitrous oxide).
Avoidance of drug use

Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
- Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits).
- Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
- High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
Observance of the following special dietary recommendations:
- A vegetarian or vegan diet or even a one-sided diet can be the cause of megaloblastic anemia. Consequently, the diet should be versatile, varied and wholesome.
- In the presence of vitamin B12 deficiency should pay attention to a high consumption of vitamin B12-rich foods such as liver, yeast, liver sausage, herring, salmon, eggs, cheese, cottage cheese and whole milk.
- In case of folic acid deficiency, attention should be paid to the intake of folic acid-rich foods such as leafy vegetables, asparagus, tomatoes, cereals and liver. In women with megaloblastic anemia, folic acid should be given one month before pregnancy.
Selection of appropriate foods based on the nutritional analysis.
See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.