6 Signs Of Iron Deficiency You Should Never Ignore

     Iron is one of the most significant nutrients in the body.  Every cell in the body needs iron. It has a vital role in many functions in the body such as helping the formation of red blood cells, boosting the immune system and protecting the overall health.  So it’s very important to recognize if your body has an iron deficiency – the most frequent nutritional disorder in the world. Here are 6 signs that your body has a lack of iron that you shouldn’t ignore:

 

    1. FATIGUE

Everyday life can be very hectic and stressful, so this symptom can be pretty difficult to detect. If you feel weak, irritable and unable to focus and if it doesn’t seem to be just a usual fatigue, maybe your body has insufficiency of iron. The iron helps the oxygen to reach the tissues, so less iron means there will be less oxygen in the tissues and that leads to lack of energy.

    2. IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT

If you don’t treat the iron deficiency it can provoke iron deficiency anemia. In order to compensate the lack of oxygen in the blood when you’re anemic the heart will pump more blood, then the result is obvious, you might experience irregular and rapid heartbeat.

    3. CRAVING NON-FOOD SUBSTANCES

It’s really weird, but sometimes the iron deficiency can provoke cravings for non-food items such as dirt, paper, clay or chalk. This is a condition known as Pica and can be harmful if the anemic person give into these cravings and start to ingest this kind of items.

    4. HAIR LOSS

It is normal to lose around 100 strands of hair every day, but if you notice more drastic hair loss that could be sign that your body has a lack of iron. When there is iron deficiency, the body is triggered into survival mode. That means that the oxygen will be distributed only to support the most vital functions and you can already guess that hair is not on the list.

    5. DEPRESSION

You can have symptoms very similar to depression if you have iron deficiency, symptoms like fatigue, apathy, brain fog and irritability.

    6. SWOLLEN TONGUE

Low levels of iron in the body means low levels of oxygen, and the oxygen deficiency can lead to swollen muscles including the tongue. You should increase the iron intake if you find your tongue swollen, sore or marred with tiny cracks.

Try to listen to your body and recognize the signs your body is sending to you. The iron is the much needed nutrient, so consult the doctor if you have any suspects that your body needs more iron.

Prescriptions for safely upping the iron:

 

• Eat more iron-rich foods such as mushrooms, cumin and chickpeas.
• Cooking with cast iron pots and pans can increase the iron content in the food, especially foods with organic aids.
• Increase the intake of vitamin C because it helps the absorption of iron. Try to drink a glass of orange or lemon juice with your lunch.

 

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