Iron Vs Anaemia
Iron is an important nutrient of hemoglobin and form red blood cells or erythrocytes.
Anemia — is a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells.
Some of the Key functions of iron
- Iron is a mineral that our body needs for growth and development.
- It plays a significant role in carrying oxygen via blood to various tissues, muscles and ultimately to tiny cells of the body.
- It eliminates carbon dioxide from tissues back to the lungs, a waste product of metabolism.
- It helps produce proteins.
- Supports brain development.
- Boosts Immune function.
- Temperature regulation.
- Helps convert blood sugar to energy.
- Improves both mental and physical performance.
- Iron supports healthy skin, hair and nails.
Common symptoms of iron deficiency:
- General fatigue, tiredness, weakness and dizziness
- Poor transportation of oxygen in the body can cause low energy levels.
- Low blood pressure
- Light-headness, or feeling like you are about to pass out
- Cold hands and feet
- Headaches
- Fast or unusual heartbeat
- Restless legs syndrome
- Pregnancy complications,
- Intolerance to cold.
- Pains, including in your bones, chest, belly, and joints
- Problems with growth, specially for children and teens
- Shortness of breath
- Skin that’s pale or yellow
- Scanty, light or missing periods etc
An effective holistic approach is to identify and treat the causative factors!
Possible causes and risk factors of iron deficiency anemia
- Not eating enough iron-rich foods
- Inability to absorb iron.
- Intake of certain drugs, foods, specially caffeinated drinks
- Digestive conditions such as Crohn’s disease, or part of your stomach or small intestine been removed
- Heavy Periods – blood loss due to menstruation
- New moms – excessive bleeding during labour
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Donating blood often
- Endurance training
- Short or disturbed sleep could lead to low hemoglobin concentration and increase the risk of anemia!
Home Remedies for Iron deficiency anaemia.
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Top foods for Iron deficiency Anaemia
Iron is not made in the body and must be absorbed from foods we eat.
- Meat & Poultry sources of iron.
- Lean beef
- Veal
- Lamb
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Liver
- Seafood
- Fish
- Mussels
- Shellfish
- Oysters etc
Vegetables sources – Greens of all kinds
Spinach, Broccoli, Cabbage, Sweet Peas, Kale, Brussel & Bean Sprouts, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Pomegranate, Grapes, Cherries, Apples, Chickpeas, oatmeal, Tofu, Corn, Dates, Beets, White, kidney, lima and green Beans etc
Wholegrains – brown rice, Rye, whole wheat, cashews, pine nuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds, pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds etc.
Dried fruit such as dried apricots, prunes, raisins, nuts and seeds
Iron-fortified breakfast cereals or bread
Egg yolk, Legumes, pulses, Swiss chard, dark chocolate.
2 Fastest ways to boost iron levels
Taking iron supplements with vitamin C is often the fastest way to raise your iron levels.
Juices like prunes, beetroot, pumpkin and spinach juices are rich plant-based iron sources.
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