Iron is a mineral that plays a very important role in our life. It plays a major role in making red blood cells which carry oxygen. This iron can be obtained from food and other supplements. Decreased levels of iron in the body cause anemia, reduced RBC’s etc. Iron supplementation is generally used to treat certain type of anemia. Fatigue, breathlessness, increased heart rate, dizziness are few symptoms of anemia.
In such cases iron supplements are generally prescribed. These supplements are generally prescribed to treat anemia caused by pregnancy, kidney disease, heavy menstrual bleeding and chemotherapy. Women are more affected by iron deficiency anemia than men because they lose iron during their periods and need more when pregnant or breastfeeding. Simple treatment The treatment for iron deficiency is simple: give iron. Iron tablets are often the first line treatment as they are…
