Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia

Frequent Fatigue

Because iron brings oxygen to the body, the lack of oxygen in your vital organs can lead to less nutrient-to-energy conversion therefore causing fatigue

Frequent Dizziness

Lack of oxygen in the brain results in dizziness that can cause nausea or fainting

Cold hands and feet

Because your body lacks oxygen, your blood circulation is limited, especially to your hands and feet

Pallor/Paleness

This happens when there is insufficient oxygen levels and inadequate blood flow to the vital organs like your brain and heart

Upward-curved nails

Due to iron deficiency, your nails cannot produce healthy new cells. Also known as koilonychia, your nails can invertedly shape like a spoon with Iron Deficiency Anemia

Causes of Anemia

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Low intake of iron-rich food

Pregnancy and lactation

Chronic blood loss

Body’s inability to absorb iron

How to prevent anemia

Take iron supplements like doctor-prescribed Hemarate FA (Iron + Folic Acid + Vitamin B-Complex) that helps fill the blood to the right level of iron that the body needs daily to help in the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency.

Eat iron-rich foods such as meat, seafood, beans and green leafy vegetables.