Can people with iron deficiency anemia drink dry red wine?
Disease description:
My wife has recently looked pale and felt weak all over. The doctor diagnosed her with iron-deficiency anemia. Can she drink dry red wine if she has iron-deficiency anemia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Lei
People with iron deficiency anemia can moderately drink dry red wine. If individuals with iron deficiency anemia do not have gastric diseases such as gastric ulcers or gastric mucosal erosion, they may consume red wine; however, red wine provides no specific benefit for iron deficiency anemia. Individuals with iron deficiency anemia need to supplement iron. Treatment generally involves consuming iron-rich foods such as lean meat, liver, and blood products. Iron levels can also be improved through oral iron supplements or intravenous iron administration.
