8 SILENT SIGNS YOU MAY BE IRON DEFICIENT

Iron is an essential nutrient used by the body to create red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. The New York Times reported in October that in the USA more than a third of women younger than 50 are deficient in iron. Whilst menstruation and pregnancy are two of the main reasons, iron deficiency can have serious consequences, including lower immunity and cognition. Unfortunately, in the USA iron deficiency often goes undiagnosed, leaving women to alert their doctors of the symptoms.

These are some of the silent signs you may be iron deficient.

  1. Shortness of Breath

  2. Brain Fog

  3. Fatigue

  4. Lightheadedness or Dizziness

  5. Increased Sensitivity to Cold

  6. Pale Skin

  7. Heart Palpitations

  8. Cold Hands and/or Feet

If you experience any of these signs, see your Doctor and organise a pathology test to check your iron levels.

7 Silent Signs You May Be Iron Deficient and How to Fix It (bestlifeonline.com)