Iron Deficiency
Iron is an essential element, meaning it is not produced by the body.
It has to be obtained via other means, most commonly from food.
The best sources of iron in food are found in: meat, fish, poultry beans, dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruit and nuts, tofu, eggs and iron-fortified foods (e.g. breads and cereals)
Iron deficiency is a condition in which there is not enough iron to meet the body’s needs.
It can be present with or without anaemia.
Iron deficiency anaemia is a more severe form of iron deficiency.
This occurs when the body’s iron stores are so low that the body can’t make enough red blood cells.
Iron Deficiency
Iron is an essential element, meaning it is not produced by the body.
It has to be obtained via other means, most commonly from food.
The best sources of iron in food are found in: meat, fish, poultry beans, dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruit and nuts, tofu, eggs and iron-fortified foods (e.g. breads and cereals)
Iron deficiency is a condition in which there is not enough iron to meet the body’s needs.
It can be present with or without anaemia.
Iron deficiency anaemia is a more severe form of iron deficiency.
This occurs when the body’s iron stores are so low that the body can’t make enough red blood cells.
Causes of Iron Deficiency
INADEQUATE DIETARY INTAKE
e.g. vegetarians, vegans, toddlers or adolescents
INCREASED IRON REQUIREMENTS
during
pregnancy and breastfeeding, or periods of rapid growth (infants, adolescents)
REDUCED IRON ABSORPTION
due to certain medical conditions like coeliac disease, or inflammatory bowel disease
BLOOD
LOSS
due to menstruation, blood donation, haemorrhage or gastrointestinal causes like stomach or colorectal cancer
Symptoms of Iron Deficiency
If you have any of these symptoms consult your healthcare professional for a diagnosis
Symptoms of Iron Deficiency
If you have any of these symptoms consult your healthcare professional for a diagnosis
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. When iron deficiency, iron deficiency anaemia or iron and folic acid deficiency anaemias have been diagnosed by a doctor and a therapeutic oral iron or iron with folate supplement has been recommended.
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