Iron deficiency cannot be instantly detected. People who are iron deficient feel dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath and fatigue. There are two types of iron deficiencies. Anemia is because of the body running shot of red blood cells which means it isn't able to make enough hemoglobin. And without hemoglobin, he red blood cell count drops.
Hence, you need to take these steps to lower the risk of anemia:
Nuts, seeds and legumes: Chickpeas, soybeans, pinto beans and lima beans are really good sources of iron for vegetarian people. Chia seeds, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds and pumpkin seeds are iron rich as well. Nuts, almonds, pistachios, pine nuts and cashews are rich in iron as well. You can consume raw varieties to get most of of these.
Supplements: If in case you have severe iron deficiency, you need to take iron supplements on a regular basis which ranges from 150-200 milligrams each day. These supplements can also be availed through prescriptions or simply over-the-counter ones.
Vitamin C: All the leafy greens like kale, oranges, spinach, red peppers and strawberries are infused with vitamin C that helps with iron. Folate and iron helps in treating the folate-deficiency anemia. Drinking coffee and tea while eat your daily meals can also prevent iron absorption.
Meat: Meat products and seafood too has iron. In fact, this heme iron is absorbed faster by the body than the nonheme iron in plant foods. Red meat and lamb are very rich sources than chicken and poultry. Of all the organ meats, liver is the one that is rich in folate and iron. Most fish particularly canned tuna and canned salmon are high in iron.
