Medical reports have warned of iron deficiency in the body, as it has been shown that this can lead to anemia, which is usually accompanied by some side effects, such as role, feeling tired, brittle nails and hair loss.

A doctor explains the symptoms and causes of iron deficiency in the human body

According to Russian doctor Yekaterina Kashkov, an unbalanced diet can be one of the main causes of iron deficiency in the body.

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In order to ensure a stable iron level in the body, some important foods should be added to the diet, such as meat, liver, lentils, spinach, pomegranate and dried apricots.

The expert pointed out that the human body absorbs only about 10% of the iron it gets from foods, pointing out that the iron found in animal products, is absorbed by the body better than that found in plant products.

She pointed out that the human being usually does not feel iron deficiency in his body, therefore, in order to avoid deterioration of his state of health, it is necessary to perform a blood analysis once a year, in order to determine the level of iron in his body, noting that based on the results of this analysis, the doctor will prescribe appropriate medications or supplements appropriate to his health condition.

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If the iron deficiency in the body persists for a long time, the Russian medical doctor said that the person will suffer from various symptoms, such as shortness of breath, tachycardia and confusion of consciousness.

She added that it is important to diagnose the state of health in a timely manner, as this will help in starting treatment early, raising the level of iron in the body, and thus improving its state of health.