Diet for G6PD Deficiency

Vitamins should come from food, not supplements, which are mostly artificial vitamins. Eat a variety of vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage, spinach, kale, etc. which are natural source of vitamin.
Since digestion of carbohydrates (especially refined sugar, white flour, high fructose corn syrup, etc) requires G6PD, products containing these ingredients should be limited.
Red blood cells are more susceptible to damage by oxidative substances in G6PD deficiency. This can be minimized by eating a diet rich in antioxidants such as
Berries: blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, black currant
walnuts, sunflower seeds,pomegranate,ginger, garlic and onion .

G6PD is a genetic disorder, which most often occurs in males of African and Asian origin. The full name of G6PD deficiency is glucose 6 phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency. Millions of people all over the world are affected with this disorder.
In this disorder the red blood cell is affected. There is a defect in the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate- dehydrogenase (G6PD), which causes the red blood cell destruction faster than normal.Some of the foods to be avoided are-
These foods are known to cause blood hemolysis.
Fava beans and legumes.
Soy and soy containing foods such as pizzas, ice cream, burgers, chocolates etc.
Peanuts and peanut butter, sauces, salad dressings etc.
Menthol flavored candies and menthol preparations.