Nutritionist Mikhail Ginzburg said that iron is one of the most important trace elements that women need to get. According to the specialist, most adult female representatives do not receive the substance they need in the right amount. Meanwhile, many aspects of their health, psychological stability, visual attractiveness and youthfulness depend on it, reports MedikForum.
According to the expert, iron deficiency accelerates the aging of a woman, deprives her of youth, health and beauty. He explained that in order to check the level of iron in the body, it is necessary to do a ferritin test.
“Normal ferritin: 20-200. You need to be wary when the ferritin value is below 30, ”the specialist explained.
Ginsburg recalled that iron deficiency contributes to the development of iron deficiency anemia. The doctor clarified: before the onset of anemia, a lot of time passes, and during this period, iron deficiency can provoke a variety of disorders in the female body.
Dr. Ginsburg listed the symptoms that indicate a lack of this substance: pallor: quickly occurring fatigue, weariness; low energy level with constant lethargy and apathy; depressed emotional state, anxiety; rapid aging of the skin.
The expert added that women periodically need iron supplements – their body loses more of it than it receives with food.
Source: Rosbalt
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