Iron is needed to make hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells. Hemoglobin enables red blood cells to transport oxygen throughout the body. Iron deficiency thus lowers the level of red blood cells, which results in a reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of erythrocytes. What is iron deficiency manifested in?
Iron deficiency has a negative impact on the functioning of the body. People who eat properly should not be exposed to a deficiency of this element. The most common cause of iron deficiency is heavy bleeding, which is why women with very long and heavy periods are particularly exposed to iron deficiency.
Also, people suffering from bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract (or other organs) should constantly monitor their iron levels. People with malabsorption disorders, chronic diarrhea and people who eat improperly are also at risk of deficiency of this element.
One of the effects of iron deficiency could be anemia.
Answer the following questions and see if you have symptoms of iron deficiency.