10 Side Effects of Low Iron
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Low Iron Side Effect #10: Difficulty Breathing
Breathing allows us to extract oxygen from the air. The cycle of inhaling and exhaling allows us to continually draw in fresh air that is rich in oxygen. If our bodies need more oxygen, we will breathe heavier to increase the supply. This is particularly noticeable after exercise as we begin breathing more heavily to meet the increased demand for oxygen.
When there is not enough iron in the blood, there is also not enough oxygen in the blood. This causes us to begin breathing more heavily in order to increase the amount of oxygen circulating through the body. If you do find yourself short of breath even when you are at rest, it may be down to a lack of iron.
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