How to get rid of iron deficiency?
If you have boderline iron deficiency then you can get rid of it by consuming a diet rich in iron, green leafy vegetables and fortified cereals.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
When you are iron deficient the first common symptom is that they feel unexplained fatigue and lack of energy. If you are feeling so, get a blood test done to know your iron levels.
Anemia is most prevalent in women in India especially because they are entirely focussed on eating rice and wheat more than green (leafy) vegetables. Hence, women are recommended to eat more green leafy vegetables which can help from preventing anemia.
Yes, research suggets that patients already having chronic heart diseases are susceptible to sudden pain in the chest or angina due to low levels of iron in the body. Hence, it is advisable to maintain healthy iron levels in the body to prevent angina.
There is very less evidence that iron deficiency leads to cancer. However, few research papers indicates that blood loss can result in colon cancer and uterine cancer.
Iron deficiency anemia develops when your body uses the iron stores faster than they can be refilled, or when the flow of iron into your system has slowed due to undiagnosed medical conditions.
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