iron deficiency

Common nutritional shortage

Iron deficiency is having insufficient iron in the body, leading to fatigue, weakness, and potentially anemia.

It's the world's most common nutritional deficiency, particularly affecting women, children, and vegetarians.

Her doctor diagnosed iron deficiency and recommended supplements.

The condition often results from inadequate dietary intake, blood loss, or poor absorption.

symptoms

fatigue

Weariness from prolonged exertion

shortness of breath · dizziness · headaches · cold extremities · pica · glossitis · restless legs · tachycardia · heart palpitations · difficulty concentrating

diagnosis

ferritin

Iron-storing blood protein

bone marrow biopsy · complete blood count · red blood cells

dietary sources

red meat

Mammal flesh for eating

  • liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
  • spinachEdible dark green leaves
  • legumesEdible pod-bearing plants

lentils · tofu · fortified cereals · shellfish · pumpkin seeds · quinoa · dark chocolate · poultry · chickpeas · kidney beans

treatment

vitamin C

Essential water-soluble antioxidant

causes

blood loss

Depletion of vital fluid

celiac disease · gastric bypass · vegetarian diet · hookworm · ulcers · hemorrhoids · inflammatory bowel disease · H. pylori

anemia

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populations

infants

Very young children

vegans · endurance athletes · blood donors · elderly

Categories
Opposites
iron level status

iron deficiencyhemochromatosis

Hereditary iron storage disease

nutritional deficiency type

iron deficiencyB12 deficiency

Too little of a vitamin

vitamin D deficiency · calcium deficiency

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