Iron deficiency: According to age, how much iron is required by our body? Such symptoms will be seen in case of deficiency

We need a lot of minerals for the overall development and good health of our body, and one of them 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 dry tongue
-Excessive thirst.
-A 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

Iron-rich foods
You have understood that we will need regular iron for the health of our body, let us know which food items, and by eating which the body will get this mineral in abundance.

-Almond
-Cashew
-Walnut
-Basil
-Jaggery
-Groundnut
-Sesame
-Beetroot
-Gooseberry
-Jamun
-Pistachios
-Lemon
-Pomegranate

-Apple
-Spinach
-Dry raisins
-Fig
-Guava
-Banana
- Sprout

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