10 Side Effects of Low Iron
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Low Iron Side Effect #4: Heart Palpitations
Our hearts are responsible for continually pumping blood around the body. This helps to ensure that enough oxygen, among other things, is circulating throughout the body all the time. Whenever more oxygen is needed, such as after exercise, the heart will pump harder to meet the increased demand.
With insufficient oxygen being circulated because of insufficient iron, the heart will need to work harder to try and compensate. This can lead to heart palpitations, which is a sensation that your heart is beating faster than normal. In severe cases, it can even lead to an enlarged heart. Heart failure is also a possibility.
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