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Headache, Tired, Heavy Periods? |Time to Check Your Iron Levels

Things like a headache, sleepiness and heavy periods may seem like nothing out of the ordinary, but when these things keep recurring, then it becomes a problem.  Women are most at risk for having an iron deficiency, which is the most common nutritional deficiency in the U.S.  Iron is needed to produce hemoglobin, which is a protein that helps red blood cells deliver oxygen throughout your body. Low iron levels can lead to anemia, which is why it’s important to know the symptoms of having an iron deficiency.

hispanic woman sleepingSymptoms of an Iron Deficiency

Exhaustion

An iron deficiency causes less oxygen to reach your tissues, so your body is deprived of the energy it needs. Most women blame their exhaustion on their busy lifestyle, but if you’re getting plenty of sleep and are feeling tired, weak, irritable, unable to focus, then it might be time to visit your doctor.

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