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Are You Getting Too Much Iron?
Our bodies need iron; it’s a mineral that we must obtain in our diet because it is essential to human life. Because iron is crucial for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide by hemoglobin throughout the body, a deficiency of iron can cause anemia and fatigue. In addition to oxygen transport, iron is essential for the proper function of several enzymes and other proteins. Iron defiency can also...
September 24, 2021
Manage Anemia Naturally
Feeling sluggish and struggling to breathe? Anemia may be the culprit. Each year, approximately -2.8 million people- are diagnosed with anemia, a condition that occurs when the body doesn’t produce or maintain enough red blood cells. Left untreated, anemia -may result- in pregnancy complications, heart issues or even death. That’s why it’s important to treat the symptoms of anemia right away, even...
December 3, 2019
​Have You Checked Your Iron Levels?
Wellness Tip:- Iron deficiency anemia occurs when your body is low on iron. Women who have borne children or are currently pregnant are especially at risk. A simple blood draw will tell your doctor what your iron levels are and then he or she can direct you on how to bring your levels back up. Iron-rich diets are usually the best way to increase the iron in your blood, but supplements can also help....
January 11, 2015