Iron Matters
Iron is an essential nutrient for your body, which is usually sourced from food and drink. You need iron for mental and physical health and to keep energy levels up.
If the iron levels in your body get too low, you may be diagnosed as iron deficient.
You could be low in iron which is a common cause of fatigue.
If you’re not feeling your usual bouncy self it could be iron deficiency
Find out if you could be at risk
Who is most at risk of having low iron?
- Woman & girls having periods
- Being pregnant or after childbirth
- Vegetarians & vegans
- Following restrictive diets
- Young children
- Teenagers
- Athletes
Know the symptoms to look out for
What are common symptoms of iron deficiency?
- Lack of energy
- Extreme fatigue
- Poor concentration
- Pale skin
- Shortness of breath
- Headache or dizziness
- Feeling irritable
- Racing heart rate
- Hair loss
- Restless legs
- Cold hands & feet
- Prone to infections
- Nails break more easily
