A condition where the body lacks sufficiency of iron to produce adequate levels of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body's tissues
Iron is an essential mineral for your body:–
-Healthy Immune system
-Mental function
-Muscle strength and energy
Iron deficiency is led by less consumption of low iron rich food, low iron levels can develop anaemia, if you have too much iron, it can be toxic
Symptoms of Iron Deficiency:
1. Feeling fatigued (tired), listless and weak
2. Shortness of breath, dizzy and light-headed
3. Struggling to concentrate and remember things
4. Getting Infections
Causes for Iron Deficiency:
1. Not eating high iron-rich foods
2. Trouble absorbing iron
3. Blood loss
4. Heavy menstrual periods,
excessive blood loss
5. Bleeding in your stomach or bowel
1. Balanced diet
2. Iron supplements
3. Regular check-ups
4. Avoid substances that inhibit iron absorption