Can losing weight cause you to become anemic?

I have lost 60 pounds in a year. My menstrual cycle has become more frequent and considerably heavier. I am also cold ALL of the time.

Any ideas? Asked by Lindaa 23 months ago Similar questions: losing weight anemic Health > Fitness & Diet.

It can if the loss of weight has interfered with your blood's iron content. You know that rust on metal objects? That's iron oxide, which we object to and try to stop when it's on an iron object that we want to keep.

But that same principal is how the body moves oxygen around the place: iron bonds to oxygen, makes iron oxide, and shunts the oxygen back and forth. Yes, menstruation will incure a loss of blood, which can make a person tired because some iron is also lost. ANY diet needs to include nutrition, which is why my "diet" is actually a shift in eating habits.

I now regularly include legumes in my diet, usually for breakfast. I doctor the legumes with citrus, which "binds" the intestines the legumes want to loosen, while adding needed Vitamin C. Meanwhile, the legumes have much of their own nutrition, from proteins to iron, etc.Merely not eating is possible but not as good an idea because some loss of nutrition is involved.

As for being cold, you merely lost some insulation, which overall is a good thing. Put on a sweater and congratulations for making yourself healthier..

It's not the losing weight that causes anemia, usually, although in your case the heaviness and frequency of your ... ... menstrual discharges could signal blood less and hence loss of red blood cells. Lack of red blood cells is what is usually meant by "anemia" (from a Greek word meaning "no iron"), because red blood cells need iron to be formed, and losing them flushes iron out of your body so that it is unavailable to help form replacement red cells. Anemia could, however, also be caused by the eating of a diet low in iron.

Have you tried iron supplements? If those don't work, you need to see a doctor. The loss of fat, which serves as insulation, might be making you feel colder..

1 I do not know if your change in weight is causing the change in your flow, but your diet can! Changing up how much your work out can also effect your flow. Your stress levels can change your flow.

I highly recommend you talk to a doctor so you can address your problems. She/he might be able to give you a more difinative answer and if it is your diet.. point you in the right direction for a nutritionist can help you out or give you vitamins you could need)btw...Being that you have less weight, you also have less padding from the elements. I am always battling the cold.

I have a heater under my desk and a heating blanket on my bed. Good luck! .

I do not know if your change in weight is causing the change in your flow, but your diet can! Changing up how much your work out can also effect your flow. Your stress levels can change your flow.

I highly recommend you talk to a doctor so you can address your problems. She/he might be able to give you a more difinative answer and if it is your diet.. point you in the right direction for a nutritionist can help you out or give you vitamins you could need)btw...Being that you have less weight, you also have less padding from the elements. I am always battling the cold.

I have a heater under my desk and a heating blanket on my bed. Good luck!

2 I agree with trinitysaij. Losing weight is in many ways like shedding an overcoat--it can indeed make you feel the cold more strongly. I do not believe that losing weight can cause anemia (but I hasten to add that I am not a doctor).

The anemia would, I think, more likely be caused by a change in the foods you are eating. For example, have you cut way back on meats? Be sure you have an ample supply of iron in your diet--and, in my opinion, make an appointment to see your doctor.

I hope that your weight loss has occurred on purpose. If so, congratulations on taking charge of your health! Now let your doctor make sure that the path you are on is the best for your overall well being.

I agree with trinitysaij. Losing weight is in many ways like shedding an overcoat--it can indeed make you feel the cold more strongly. I do not believe that losing weight can cause anemia (but I hasten to add that I am not a doctor).

The anemia would, I think, more likely be caused by a change in the foods you are eating. For example, have you cut way back on meats? Be sure you have an ample supply of iron in your diet--and, in my opinion, make an appointment to see your doctor.

I hope that your weight loss has occurred on purpose. If so, congratulations on taking charge of your health! Now let your doctor make sure that the path you are on is the best for your overall well being.

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