What markers define healthy blood function? Key strategies include regulating dietary iron, monitoring hematological counts, and identifying symptoms of vascular clots like DVT.
Phosphate, or phosphorus, is required by the body for healthy bones and teeth. A high level of phosphate, however, can lead to organ damage due to hardening of the tissues from calcium salts. Phosphate levels are normally higher in children than in adults because their bones are actively growing.
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Anemia is a condition in which the body cannot produce enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues and organs. There are many causes of anemia, the most common being iron deficiency anemia, vitamin deficiency anemia and anemia due to chronic disease, according to MayoClinic.com.
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