10 Iron Deficiency Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Shortness of Breath
Shortness of breath is especially problematic among active adults who work out regularly. If you are not getting enough oxygen as normal, you won’t be able to finish daily tasks as you used to. Low iron levels may be to blame.
When hemoglobin levels are lower than normal, the entire body is not getting the necessary amount of oxygenated blood. This means that the heart, lungs, and the entire body will need to make an extra effort to function normally. Besides an increase in the heart rate there will be an increase in the breathing rate as well, which explains the shortness of breath, especially during physical activity.
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