Blodfremmende

Blodfremmende is a Norwegian term used to describe agents, foods, eller practices that are believed to promote or strengthen the blood. The word combines blod (blood) and fremmende (promoting). It is primarily found in non-scientific, traditional, or nutritional contexts and is not a formal medical term in modern clinical guidelines.

In nutrition and popular health discourse, blodfremmende describes dietary choices intended to support blood health, typically by supplying nutrients essential for red blood cell production. Key nutrients include iron, vitamin B12, and folate. Iron-rich foods such as red meat, liver, fish, and iron-fortified products, as well as leafy greens and legumes for folate, are commonly cited. Vitamin C-rich foods may be recommended to enhance iron absorption. Vitamin B12, found in meat, dairy, and certain fortified foods, is also important for erythropoiesis.

In traditional or folk medicine, blodfremmende remedies may be recommended for weakness, fatigue, or conditions associated with perceived poor blood health. Such practices vary by culture and era and are distinct from evidence-based medical treatments.

Scientific perspective frames the concept in terms of known physiological mechanisms: correcting iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, or folate deficiency can improve blood health, while the term blodfremmende itself is not a precise clinical category. Overemphasis on magical or broad claims without addressing underlying deficiencies can be misleading, and persistent anemia should be evaluated by healthcare professionals.

See also: anemia, iron, erythropoiesis, nutrition, traditional medicine.