Feelings of fatigue or lethargy may bea sign of iron deficiency, which is among the most common nutrient deficiencies in the United States.
Common problems or major health conditions attributed to iron deficiency are fatigue, anemia or pica, decreased immune function and decreased learning ability. These signals should be checked by having a routine blood test and a ferritin level test taken at the doctor's office. A routine blood test usually does not include a ferritin level test, so may need to be requested. This test is a more sensitive measure of iron, and can detect internal blood loss which may be the precursor to a more serious disease.
The most at-risk groups for iron deficiency are children age two and under, teenage girls, pregnant women, and the elderly. This deficiency may affect 30 to 50 percent of the people in each of these groups.
Every four months or so our bodies use the storage of iron to produce red blood cells, which then transport oxygen in the blood to the surrounding tissues and organs. Iron Picolinate is not recommended for extended use.
Foods rich in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folic Acid enhance the absorption of iron, or they can be acquired through a multivitamin/multimineral like BioPlus.
Dietary Supplement Recommended adult intake: For the first month, take one capsule in the morning and one at night. For the second month, take one daily, or as directed by a physician.
Keep out of reach of children.
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