Most often women and children suffer from it.
Why do women (up to 50%) and children (about 5%) encounter it most often? In women, a lot of iron is lost in the blood during menstruation. Children in general are selective in their diet, so they may simply not receive iron along with food.
However, this important element is needed by our nervous system, skin, muscles, as well as to protect against harmful environmental factors. Iron is necessary for the nervous system, muscles, immunity, skin, as well as special proteins that protect us from the toxic effects of the environment.
Why is the gland deficiency hidden?
Iron keeps hemoglobin at the required level. If the body does not have enough iron, but hemoglobin has not yet dropped to a painful level, then it is believed that the iron deficiency is latent. But if the situation is not corrected, then anemia sets in.
Iron deficiency symptoms:
- tiredness and fatigue
- fast fatiguability
- increased cravings for sweets
- sleep disturbances
- irritability
- brittle nails and hair loss
Who is at risk and who needs to be tested for iron levels:
- people with a body mass index less than 18.5 and more than 30
- pregnant women, giving birth, breastfeeding- women with heavy, prolonged periods
- adherents of very strict low-calorie diets, vegetarians.
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