Iron, Fe Deficiency

My Best Food Sources of Iron, Fe

Pumpkin seeds, lentils, natto, sunflower seeds, buckwheat, hemp seeds, parsley, cacao.

Symptoms of Vitamin Iron, Fe Deficiency

Hair:

Dry and damaged hair

Nails:

• Brittle nails

• Spoon nails

Eyes:

Blue color to the whites of the eye

Mood:

• Extreme fatigue

• Weakness

• Feeling weak or tired more often than usual, or with exercise

• Problems concentrating or thinking

Internal organs

• Poor bone mineral density

• Increased risk of bone fractures

Other

• Chest pain

• Fast heartbeat or shortness of breath

• Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness

• Cold hands and feet

• Inflammation or soreness of your tongue

• Unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice, dirt or starch

• Poor appetite, especially in infants and children with iron deficiency anemia

• Headaches

• Dizziness

• Shortness of breath

• Sore or inflamed tongue

• Mouth ulcers, Uncontrolled movement of legs (during sleep)

• Cold hands and feet

I rarely take iron suplements. To make sure I don't become anemic on my vegiterian diet, I insure that I have copper, vitamin C, and B vitamins in my diet including B12.

Fix Nutrient Deficiencies

Explore a convenient DATA SHEET I've compiled to help you identify the foods that can address nutrient deficiencies. It is a very helpfull way to reivaluate your diet and see what you maybe issing.