What is the Importance of Iron?
Dietary iron comes in :
What is Iron Deficiency Anemia ?
Iron Deficiency Anemia Iron deficiency anemia can be defined as a reduction in the number of hemoglobin carrying red blood cells in the body due to a lack of iron. A number of factors contribute to and exacerbate the effects of iron deficiency, but it is ultimately a result of the body utilizing more iron than it is provided.
Some of the common causes of iron deficiency include :
· Insufficient nutritional intake
· Blood loss due to menstruation or injury
· Drug interactions
· Dietary iron absorption interference
· The presence of certain diseases or disorders
Iron is a building block of hemoglobin, and a vital component of our body’s natural oxygen delivery system. Hemoglobin is an oxygen-binding protein found within red blood cells, and is responsible for the collection of oxygen molecules from the lungs for delivery throughout the body .
Maintaining good oxygenation requires iron to make
hemoglobin, folic acid and B12 to make red blood cells , healthy lungs to allow
oxygen exchange, and a healthy heart to pump the red blood cells where they
need to go. A problem with any of these components will lead to a reduction in
oxygen levels in the body. In the case of iron deficiency, this will lead to a
reduction in hemoglobin levels which the body will try to compensate for by
increasing the heart and respiratory rate .
Iron deficiency leads to a lack of oxygen within our vital
organs, blood stream, and muscles .
The condition varies in severity according to the level of
deficiency. Those who are chronically deficient develop iron deficiency anemia,
a dangerous and possibly fatal condition especially in the presence of a
cardiac, respiratory or other underlying problem .
If you are concerned about being iron deficient , it is imperative to get medical treatment as soon as possible. Your doctor may
prescribe a combination of dietary adjustments and iron supplements such FEFOL® or FEFOL
PLUS® which is proven to provide patients with symptom relief
with low instances of side effects .
All kind of fefol is available in non-prescription form at your pharmacy. Ask your physician or pharmacist about
the benefits of iron supplementation and the best course of action for your