A person is said to be anemic, if the red blood cell count in the blood is lower than normal and this measured by a blood test that shows decreased hemoglobin count. Hemoglobin is the carrier of oxygen in the red blood cells and is responsible for the red color of blood. A person can be anemic due to several reasons and here are some of the causes of anemia. Anemia caused by B12 and folate deficiency: The body needs vitamin B12 and folic acid to make red blood cells. If the body does not get enough... 

Our blood contains red blood cells, which deliver oxygen from our lungs to our tissues, and white blood cells, which give us protection against bacteria and viruses. Blood also has an important function of regulating the process circulation of nutrients, hormones, electrolytes and waste products in the body, moving them to and from every cell in our body. In case this function is impeded there can appear anything from fatigue to cerebral hemorrhage. It can be even fatal. Thus, it is very important...