Iron Deficiency Disease: For the overall development and good health of our body, we need a lot of minerals, one of which is iron. Many times we get deprived of this important nutrient due to a deteriorating lifestyle and unhealthy food habits. Due to the presence of iron, our body functions properly. Through this, red blood cells are formed in the body. If iron is deficient, then you can become a victim of anemia.
Such symptoms are seen due to iron deficiency
-Feeling tired all the time.
- Frequent drying of the tongue
- Excessive thirst.
-The feeling of weakness all the time.
-Excessive hair fall
-Increased sore throat
-Difficulty in breathing.
At what age is iron required?
Dr. Ayushi Yadav, a famous dietician working at GIMS Hospital in Greater Noida told that every age and women and men have different needs for iron. Young people need this mineral more than children. Since women have to face bleeding during periods every month, they need more iron than men.
Children 4 to 8 years old - 10 mg iron daily
9 to 13 years old - 8 mg iron daily
Women 19 to 50 years old - 18 mg iron daily
Men 19 to 50 years old - 8 mg iron daily
Foods containing iron
You have understood that for the health of our body, we will need regular iron, let us know which food items, by eating the body will get this mineral in abundance.
-Almond
-Cashew
-Walnut
-Basil
-Jaggery
-Peanut
-Sesame
-Beetroot
-Amla
-Jamun
-Pistachios
-Lemon
-Pomegranate
-Apple
-Spinach -Dry
Raisins -Figs -Guava -Banana -Sprouts
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on home remedies and general information. Must take medical advice before adopting it. Kalamtimes does not confirm it.)
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