the “bad” type of cholesterol.
Vitamin B
Another key nutrient to increase in your diet to optimize your blood health is the B vitamin known as Folate or Folic Acid. Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid plays a vital role in the production and maintenance of new blood cells.
Insufficient levels of folic acid lead to a condition known as megaloblastic anemia, where the red blood cells are larger than they should be and are also produced at a lower number.
Foods to increase your folate/folic acid levels include dark leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale, beans, lentils, peas, and nuts to name a few.
Other B vitamins that are essential to proper blood and circulatory functions include vitamins B6, B12, and B3. Vitamin B6 plays a role in the building of new blood cells and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. Vitamin B6 can be found in a variety of foods from spinach and carrots to bananas, salmon, and whole-grain flour.
Vitamin B12 is another key nutrient in the prevention of blood anemia and plays a vital role in the production of healthy red blood cells. Vitamin B12, as well as B3, are found in animal food products such as dairy, fish and meat. Additionally, Insufficient levels of vitamin B3 has been linked to the death of red blood cells as well as a variety of other problems.
Dr. Kevin Kinney, board certified and licensed Chiropractic Physician featured on INSIDER.com, TheTodayShow.com & BlackDoctorsMatter.org. Connect with Dr. Kev at drkevinkinney.com or @DrDuval904