1) Special proteins produced by the body in response to foreign substances including bacteria and viruses; there are five structurally distinct classes of immunoglobulins produced by plasma cells in the bone marrow and other lymphoid tissue that bind to and neutralize foreign substances (antigens).
People give up eating meat and animal products such as milk, cheese, and eggs for many reasons. But doing so may increase the risk of anemia, a potentially serious condition in which the body does not make enough oxygen-bearing red blood cells. For vegetarians who eliminate meat, anemia can be due to an iron deficiency.
To treat your anemia, your doctor may suggest eating more meatâespecially red meat (such as beef or liver), as well as chicken, turkey, pork, fish, and shellfish. Nonmeat foods that are good sources of iron include: 1  Spinach and other dark green leafy vegetables. 2  Tofu.3  Peas; lentils; white, red, and baked beans; soybeans; and chickpeas. 4  Dried fruits, such as prunes, raisins, and apricots.5  Prune juice.olic acid also is very important for pregnant women. It helps them avoid anemia and promotes healthy growth of the fetus. Good sources of folic acid include: 1  Bread, pasta, and rice with added folic acid. 2  Spinach and other dark green leafy vegetables.