06.24.08
Irritable and Fatigued… You May Be Anemic
Did you know that iron deficiency, also referred to as anemia, is one of the most common vitamin deficiencies, affecting more than 20 percent of women. Anemia is most common among women of childbearing age who have blood loss through menstruation; pregnant or lactating women who have an increased requirement for iron; infants, children, and adolescents in rapid growth phases; and people with a poor dietary intake of iron through a diet of little or no meat or eggs for several years.
Signs that you may be anemic include dizziness, irritability, shortness of breath, fatigue and weakness. Treatment for anemia can be as simple as making a few changes in your diet to include food items high in iron(red meat, spinach, chicken, broccoli, egg yolks) or even taking a vitamin supplement. Code Nutrition offers an at-home DNA test that will test for what vitamins your body needs. If you suspect your anemic, talk to your doctor about what treatment method will work for you. You’ll be surprised at how much better you feel once your body is getting the right amount of iron.
