Many of us experience a lack of sleep, stress, and poor diet at some point or another in our lives. While these can all be symptoms of general fatigue, they can also indicate a lack of iron in the body. When it's time to get tested?
Dr. Helga
Iron is part of the structure of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen and delivers it to tissues. If there is not enough of it in the body, we feel exhausted, constantly sleepy, and low energy.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), iron deficiency is diagnosed in 20 percent of the world's population.
When to get tested
If you have one of the symptoms from our list, it is recommended to check your iron level through a test ordered by your doctor. You will also find a list of essential biomarkers indicating an iron deficiency in Ornament. Symptoms include:
- Sleepiness
- Apathy
- Weakness
- Shortness of breath
- Constant low energy
Food sources of iron
To prevent iron deficiency or at the first signs (drowsiness, fatigue), you first need ===to adjust your diet to balance it ...
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