10 Side Effects of Low Iron
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Low Iron Side Effect #6: Excessive Tiredness
The nutrients and oxygen in our bodies help to give us the energy that we need. Oxygen is constantly fed into the body through the lungs and is then circulated around the body in the blood. With insufficient iron in the body, though, the body will not get the oxygen that it needs.
With oxygen essential to give us the energy we need, we will feel very tired without it. What’s more is that your heart will also need to work harder to try and compensate and this can further contribute to tiredness. Excessive tiredness can be the result of a range of causes and you should arrange to see a doctor should symptoms persist.
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