August 21, 2017 by Cindy Joseph – 93 Comments < < < < PLACEHOLDER for Dynamic Author Content *
Iron is an essential and vitally important mineral in our bodies…and yet, iron deficiency & iron deficiency anemia are the most common blood disorder worldwide.
Our bodies depend on iron for an incredible number of functions & processes, which is why the symptoms of iron deficiency can significantly affect your quality of life.
If you’re struggling with the symptoms of low iron...you might be asking what causes iron deficiency or am I at risk of becoming anemic?
Sometimes the culprit is easy to identify but other times it can take a bit of detective work!
Today we’re going to shine a light on common risk factors that might be causing your iron levels to drop, so that you can be proactive in solving the problem and raising your iron back to healthy levels.
So stick around to learn about some of these hidden risk factors!
The first risk factor we’ll talk about is conditions that increase your body’s iron requirement...but what can cause us to start needing more iron than usual?
Physical demands of pregnancy, rapid growth, or endurance athletics increase the iron required for healthy function. ▶ Pregnancy ▶ Breastfeeding ▶ Rapid growth ▶ Athletes
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