{"id":3895,"date":"2022-05-14T04:32:23","date_gmt":"2022-05-14T04:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oncoalicia.com\/anemia\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T08:59:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T08:59:41","slug":"anemia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oncoalicia.com\/en\/types-of-cancer\/prostate\/anemia\/","title":{"rendered":"Dietary Recommendations for Anaemia in Prostate Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Anaemia is a decrease in haemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells, which alters their function. In prostate cancer, anaemia can arise for various reasons. Hormonal treatment may boost anaemia, as testosterone in men is one of the hormones responsible for synthesising red blood cells. The main symptom of anaemia is tiredness or feeling weak. In some cases, there may be a lack of iron, known as iron-deficiency anaemia, which is why patients should have a varied and balanced diet, ensuring an appropriate intake of iron-rich foods and enhancing its absorption.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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WHAT DO WE RECOMMEND?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Boost the intake of iron-rich foods. <\/i>
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Iron-rich animal-based foods:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • White meat (lean): rabbit, turkey, chicken.<\/li>\n
  • White and oily fish: sardines, sea bass, anchovies, etc.<\/li>\n
  • Shellfish: mussels, clams, and cockles.<\/li>\n
  • Eggs: hen and quail eggs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lean red meat (beef, horse, ox, lamb…) in moderation, maximum of one portion per week (125 g).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
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Iron-rich plant-based foods:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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