Symptoms that let you know you need to try supplementing Iron
Weakness
Pale skin
Shortness of breath
Dizziness
Headaches
Brittle nails
Fast heartbeat
Strange cravings for non-food substances like ice or dirt (this is called pica)
Cold hands & feet
Tingling
Crawling feeling in the legs
Why is Iron needed
Long story short, supplementing iron is important, because it delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body.
This a critical to keeping the cells alive as well removing carbon dioxide. Other factors play a role in how well the body absorbs Iron, like are you getting enough vitamin C? There may be other factors as well that get over looked.
What foods provide sufficient Iron
It's important to look a food first, however you can easily buy iron from the store as well. It is not a super expensive mineral and can be found anywhere for a fair price.
Best animal sources of iron:
Shellfish
grass-fed liver and organ meats
grass-fed red meat
pasture-raised poultry
tuna
sardines
eggs
Best plant-based sources of iron:
Spirulina
legumes
dark green leafy vegetables
pistachios
seeds
quinoa
broccoli
dark chocolate
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