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Iron is a major component of hemoglobin that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
Women need more iron than men to makeup for the amount of iron they lose in their menstrual period.
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in women. Insufficient iron can lead to anaemia. Common symptoms of anaemia include tiredness and breathlessness. Iron is especially important during pregnancy.
Iron absorption can be impaired by alcohol, the tannic acid in tea,etc. Hence avoid d...more
Women need more iron than men to makeup for the amount of iron they lose in their menstrual period.
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in women. Insufficient iron can lead to anaemia. Common symptoms of anaemia include tiredness and breathlessness. Iron is especially important during pregnancy.
Iron absorption can be impaired by alcohol, the tannic acid in tea,etc. Hence avoid d...more
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Anemia is a condition where the red blood cell count is reduced due to deficiencies within the system. This is usually caused by a lack of iron, folate and other related nutrients in the diet. Anemia is a major public health concern in India as over 50 percent of women are known to be anemic. This pushes up the mortality rate of young mothers and even children.
Some symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia has a wide range of symptoms which varies from person to person. However the...more
Some symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia has a wide range of symptoms which varies from person to person. However the...more
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Multi Speciality•Mumbai
Anemia is a condition where the red blood cell count is reduced due to deficiencies within the system. This is usually caused by a lack of iron, folate and other related nutrients in the diet. Anemia is a major public health concern in India as over 50 percent of women are known to be anemic. This pushes up the mortality rate of young mothers and even children.
Some symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia has a wide range of symptoms which varies from person to person. However the...more
Some symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia has a wide range of symptoms which varies from person to person. However the...more
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For the growth and development of children, they need an essential nutrient; Iron. It helps in the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues. Red blood cells contain iron in the hemoglobin. The hemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood to the different parts of the body. Iron has an important role to play in the development of the brain and generating energy in a child's body. The lack of sufficient iron in the child's body can lead to anemia, which is a nutritional deficient illness ...more
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Indore
As per the latest statistics published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 9% women suffer from a deficiency of iron. Though the proportion is relatively low, iron deficiency can lead to various diseases, which can be very difficult to cure. So, look out for these telltale signs of iron deficiency and check whether you suffer from any of them.
Fatigue: Your internal system uses iron for the production of haemoglobin, which is a component in the red blood cells, respo...more
Fatigue: Your internal system uses iron for the production of haemoglobin, which is a component in the red blood cells, respo...more
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Dear Shehar ji,
By taking External supplements, blood transfusions doesn't help permanently, which give temporarily raise in Hb.
Homeopathy helps to improve Hb naturally by correcting the underline cause and helps in generalised improvement.
The main advantage of opting for a homeopathic remedy for Anaemia is that the medicines used for its treatment are made of natural substances and do not cause any side-effects.
You can consult online. Thank you
By taking External supplements, blood transfusions doesn't help permanently, which give temporarily raise in Hb.
Homeopathy helps to improve Hb naturally by correcting the underline cause and helps in generalised improvement.
The main advantage of opting for a homeopathic remedy for Anaemia is that the medicines used for its treatment are made of natural substances and do not cause any side-effects.
You can consult online. Thank you
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Anemia is a condition where the red blood cell count is reduced due to deficiencies within the system. This is usually caused by a lack of iron, folate and other related nutrients in the diet. Anemia is a major public health concern in India as over 50 percent of women are known to be anemic. This pushes up the mortality rate of young mothers and even children.
Some symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia has a wide range of symptoms which varies from person to person. However the...more
Some symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia has a wide range of symptoms which varies from person to person. However the...more
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