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Iron is one of the most important elements that builds blood because it carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of our body. According to the latest data, the cause of anemia in about 20 percent. examined and diagnosed, it results from iron deficiency. What is the risk of a deficiency of this element in the body? Is iron supplementation effective and is it recommended for everyone?
The right amount of iron in our body has a positive effect on the work of our muscles and more. A balanced diet, rich in iron, is able to cover the entire requirement of an adult human for this element. Deficiency will manifest itself as anemia that requires specialist intervention. Appropriate dietary supplements are available on the pharmaceutical market, iron tablets are available without a prescription. However, this type of treatment will not be sufficient in all cases.
Iron in tablets – application
Iron tablets, in the form of drops or syrup are available at any pharmacy and in most cases you can buy the product without a prescription. An additional portion of iron is needed not only by people diagnosed with anemia, but iron tablets should also be taken by those who are on a slimming diet, women with abundant menstruation, people with poor digestibility of this element. Iron in tablets is also recommended for people who have undergone blood transfusions. People who suffer from gastrointestinal bleeding caused, for example, by stomach ulcers or polyps in the digestive system, lose a lot of iron.
Iron tablets are necessary when the diet is not properly balanced. In case of deficiencies, it is not recommended to use salt, protein or meat-free diets or products with white, refined sugar. When deciding to include iron in tablets or any other form of this element, additional testing is necessary to show whether or not the iron is absorbed properly. What should you know about proper supplementation? First of all, you should not reach for iron tablets yourself, it is necessary to visit a specialist who will order a blood test, because drugs or supplements must be selected according to the current needs of the body. After planning iron supplementation with your doctor, it is worth choosing the highest quality supplements. There are iron supplements available on Madnet Market from proven and recommended producers. We recommend, for example, the Easy Iron Terranova mild iron, which also contains ingredients that facilitate the absorption of iron. It is also worth ordering Vegan Health Daily Oral Spray for vegans and vegetarians, which in addition to iron also contains iodine, vitamin D3 and vitamin B12, and the convenient form of the spray makes the product easily digestible and convenient to use.
You have to remember that iron tablets can be overdosed, which results, for example, in abdominal pain that lasts for a long time, chronic diarrhea, gums and teeth problems. Iron is deposited in the tissues, therefore taking iron tablets for too long may lead to poisoning the body.
Iron in tablets – deficiency symptoms
The clinical symptoms of anemia include the symptoms of the so-called oxygen starvation and result primarily from hypoxia of the heart muscle and hypoxia of the brain:
- systolic murmurs
- Heart arythmia,
- tachycardia,
- apathy,
- tinnitus
- dizziness and headaches,
- nervous hyperactivity,
- problems with concentration and memory.
In people who suffer from iron deficiency, the body’s resistance to upper respiratory tract infections is reduced. Most also experience dry skin and mucous membranes. Iron tablets are often used by people with visible weakness, hair loss and early graying, as well as increased brittleness and discoloration of the nail plate. In extreme cases, the patient develops abnormal appetite. If you need iron supplementation, choose Iron Complex Viridian, available in packs of 30 capsules.
In a situation where the anemia is advanced, iron tablets may not be a sufficient solution.
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health.