Is it good to eat garlic for iron deficiency anemia?

Aug 24, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I was diagnosed with cardiovascular disease at the hospital, along with iron-deficiency anemia. May I ask, is it good to eat garlic for iron-deficiency anemia?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Qing
Eating garlic is beneficial for iron-deficiency anemia. If iron-deficiency anemia occurs, consuming garlic can be a good treatment approach. Garlic has a pungent and sweet taste with warm properties. It contains sulfur compounds that can kill bacteria, disinfect, prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases, and help reduce high blood pressure. Therefore, eating garlic offers many health benefits.