Iron is an essential mineral for health and its lack generates anemia. The symptoms of iron deficiency in the body are:
- Extreme fatigue, frequent sleep or discouragement;
- Difficulty learning or being attentive;
- Swollen ankles or swelling in other joints;
- Weak or brittle hair or hair loss;
- Pale skin or inner lids of colorless eyelids;
- Lack of appetite, changes in taste or tongue;
- Frequent infections due to low immunity;
Lack of iron in the blood may be related to poor diet, that is, a diet low in iron, or loss of large amounts of blood, either through a hemorrhage or through a large flow during menstruation, as occurs in women who have a myoma, for example.
How to increase the amount of iron in the body
To combat these symptoms, it is recommended to eat iron-rich foods, such as those of animal origin, as well as fruits such as dried apricots, dried black plums and strawberries, which are rich in iron.
However, in any case it is important to have a blood test to confirm the diagnosis and observe the iron levels. If your doctor thinks your iron levels are too low in your bloodstream, he may recommend iron supplementation with 1 or 2 tablets for a few months. But, generally, this is reserved for individuals who have suffered from a hemorrhage, for example.
