9 Reasons your Iron Tablet may not be working...

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional problems people young and old suffer with today.  Not only that, for some, iron tablets just don't make a difference.  So why? 

Here are some of the main reasons people may have an iron deficiency problem:

1. Poor diet – inadequate intake of enough mineral rich food
2. Restrictive diet – allergies and intolerances and diets without certain food groups can again mean the person has inadequate intake of mineral rich food
3. Altered diet – a person who has changed the types of foods they eat, e.g.  turned vegetarian or vegan recently.   Or a person who has to omit certain food types due to allergy or intolerance.  The body is not used to extracting iron from these foods alone
4. Blood loss – heavy periods or other bleeding such as from haemorrhoids, blood nose or recurrent bruising can affect iron levels and may indicate a more serious internal problem such as internal bleeding.
5. Increased or prolonged period of stress – creates distress in the body and can affect digestion and other functions, creating deficiencies.

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What are the main symptoms of low iron:

1. Unusual tiredness – feeling more tired than usual, extreme tiredness
2. Paleness – pale complexion but also pale skin all over the body
3. Shortness of breath – difficulty getting a deep breath
4. Headaches – lack of oxygen due to low iron – which causes lack of oxygen supply to the cells and tissues of the body
5. Dizziness – feeling dizzy and foggy headed
6. Mouth Ulcers
7. Cracked corners of the mouth
8. Recurrent infections - ears, colds, sinusitis
9. Brittle nails
10. Palpitations – feeling heart beating faster for no apparent reason
11. Dry and Damaged Hair and itchy Skin
12. Acne and pimples
13. Restless legs

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The reason it is important to take the right supplements...
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