What Are the Main Causes Of Iron Deficiency Anaemia

We all have days when we have low energy, and we just can’t deal with our daily responsibilities and all the things we have to get done. But if you have feelings of exhaustion that you just can't shake, you might be suffering from iron deficiency anaemia.

Iron-deficiency anaemia symptoms develop slowly over time and if left untreated, it can cause serious medical issues.

Fortunately, most people who have iron deficiency anaemia feel better after taking iron supplements such as Ferrous Sulphate Tablets (200MG /60 Tablets) or Spatone Iron 28 Day Iron Supplements. You can also keep up your iron levels by eating a healthy diet with plenty of legumes, bread, vegetables, fruit, and protein that are high-iron foods.

Keep reading to learn more about the main causes of iron deficiency—anaemia.

What Are the Main Causes of Iron Deficiency Anaemia?

Losing blood is the most common reason why people develop iron deficiency anaemia.

Common causes of low iron deficiency anaemia include:

●     Gastrointestinal (GI) tract bleeding to certain medical conditions such as ulcers or from OTC medication such as ibuprofen.

●     Bleeding in your urinary tract.

●     Blood loss caused by surgery and injury.

●     Heavy menstrual periods.

●     Frequent blood donations.

●     Frequent blood tests.

Which Foods are Considered High-Iron Foods?

Eating a nutritious diet that includes plenty of high- iron foods can help prevent and treat iron deficiency anaemia.

Here are some high- iron foods you should include in your daily diet:

●     Legumes

●     Whole wheat bread

●     Wheat and bran cereals

●     Certain vegetables like tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, potatoes, dark leafy green, spinach, broccoli, and string beans.

●     Proteins including shellfish, eggs, poultry, beef, and liver.

●     Fruits such as prunes, apricots, and raisins.

The Best Iron Supplements to Treat Iron Deficiency

VitabioticsFeroglobin Plus Liquid (200ML) Iron Supplements

Support your overall health with Vitabiotics Feroglobin Plus Liquid 200ML. This supplement is agreat source of iron and folate which contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue caused by iron deficiency.

Solgar Gentle Iron (20MG) 90 Vegetarian Capsules

Iron Supplements like Solgar Gentle Iron 20MG 90 Veg. capsules and Solgar Earth Source Koji Iron 30 Veg. capsules contain only natural ingredients, so they are suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans who need an extra boost of iron to supplement their daily diet.

You can shop for iron supplements online on our website.  Pearl Chemist Group offers a wide range of blood tests, including anaemia blood tests in Tolworth as well as our other branches conveniently located throughout South London.