Guava can be an ally in fighting anaemia
Colheita de goiaba em Brazlândia, no DF: fruta é barata e pode ser encontrada, inclusive, em muitas ruas de Brasília -
crédito: Ed Alves/CB/DA.Press
Media Source: Correio Braziliense
Date: 29 May 2026
Available in markets, backyards, and on many streets in Brasília, guava may be an ally in the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia, suggests a study published in the journal Nutrition, Prevention & Health , from the British Medical Journal group. The first review on the association between the juice of this tropical fruit…
Available in markets, backyards, and on many streets in Brasília, guava may be an ally in the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia, suggests a study published in the journal Nutrition, Prevention & Health, from the British Medical Journal group. The first review on the association between the juice of this tropical fruit and increased levels of haemoglobin in the blood found that regular consumption is associated with a significant increase in this protein, responsible for transporting oxygen in the body's tissues. The authors, from the Aga Khan University in Pakistan, recall that iron deficiency anaemia — caused by a lack of iron — remains one of the main nutritional problems on the planet. Almost half of pregnant women and about 40% of non-pregnant women suffered from the condition in 2021, globally. The problem is more serious in low- and middle-income countries, where there are difficulties in accessing a variety of foods, medical follow-up, and adequate supplementation.