In people suffering from anemia - the body cells are not getting adequate oxygen and this can increase vulnerability towards cell ageing and cause early cell death. This can reduce immunity and cause a decrease in red blood cells which lead to secondary organ dysfunction and even heart failure. Even vitamin B 12 deficiency can cause anemia. Such conditions are common in people suffering from leaky gut, gut infections, IBD and ulcer. Poor gut function can cause deficiency even when the diet is rich in minerals and vitamins and this can cause chronic conditions. People with immunity disorders may also suffer from low grade gut infections and this can cause deficiencies. Ferritin is involved in most inflammatory response of the body and when it is high in body (due to excess supplementation), it causes inflammation. In such conditions the infections in gut - bacteria, parasites and bugs in the metabolic pathway are utilizing the iron to proliferate. The elevated levels of ferritin, with iron supplement can worsen the conditions. Natural treatment for iron deficiency anemia helps to eliminate infections and allergic reactions. It enhances immunity and cures gastrointestinal disorders and provides herbal nutrients to enhance the levels of iron in blood.

Anemic conditions indicate the health issues inside the body where the presence of toxins in the system restricts minerals from being utilized by the body cells. Ayurveda feels the problem of poor metabolism (due to any kind of metabolic disorder, gastro intestinal issues, taking spicy/high fat foods and exposure to bacteria) lead to anemia. The unbalanced doshas in the body is induced by toxins and this is commonly found in people having irregular eating routines (taking low fiber foods/low water intake) and irregular sleeping hours as it causes enhancement in vata doshas. Shilajit is one of the ingredients in the natural treatment for iron deficiency anemia- Herboglobin capsules which is an adaptogen and it contains humic acids and non-humic compounds. Fulvic acid, the main bioactive compounds found in the cure, has been widely used for increasing hemoglobin levels. The study on humans (who were given 200 mg of the extract for 90 days) reported an increase in the level of hemoglobin, while, the white blood cell count increased from 5.2 percent to 6 percent.

Saffron, one of the ingredient in the Herboglobin capsules, inhibits the formation of tumor and this was interpreted by various multinational research done on the herb. The extract was able to increase life span of mice three folds times (in mice that were undergoing chemotherapy treatment). The intake of saffron prevented body weight loss, restored the hemoglobin levels and also increased leukocyte count in blood (which is reduced during chemotherapy). The herb has capability to prevent toxicity in body tissues.

Ashwagandha, in the natural treatment for iron deficiency anemia, can increase blood cell count and hemoglobin, and helps in improving cardio respiratory performance. This has been tested on athletes where the increase in RBC mass was able to increase the oxygen transportation capability of blood to the peripheral system and this increased VO2 max.