Does anemia cause weight loss or gain?

I have seen this in my family, low hemoglobin makes you too exhausted to even cook or move, which sometimes causes weight changes. Try having soaked raisins and a small piece of jaggery daily to build strength. But do keep track of your weight with a doctor too.

Actually, it can go both ways. Sometimes the lack of energy makes you inactive and you gain weight, or you lose your appetite completely and lose weight. If you are vegetarian like me, you have to be very careful with iron rich foods like spinach, beetroot, and pomegranate to keep levels normal.

Don't listen to random internet tips about curing anemia with foods to manage your weight. Weight fluctuations can happen due to many reasons like thyroid or metabolism shifts. Go to a diagnostic lab, get a proper blood test done, and show the report to a general physician.

I have PCOS and dealing with heavy periods often makes me anemic. In my experience, the fatigue makes me skip workouts, which causes weight gain, but everyone's body is different. It is best to consult your gynac or general doctor to check what exactly is happening.

Generally, anemia causes loss of appetite which can lead to weight loss, but the extreme fatigue can also stop you from moving around and cause weight gain. Home foods like moringa leaves and beetroot juice are great for blood levels, but if your weight is changing too fast, please see a doctor.