Paleness
Brittle nails
Cracks & ulcers in mouth
Hair loss
Signs and Symptoms 14 15 16
SIGNS YOU CAN SEE:
SYMPTOMS YOU CAN FEEL:
Tiredness / Fatigue
Weakness
Difficulty to concentrate
Shortness of breath
Susceptibility to infections
Dizziness
Coldness in hands & feet
Insomnia
Headaches
Causes & Risk Factors
Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia can occur at all stages of life, being most prevalent among at-risk groups due to physiological, nutritional or social factors.
CAUSES OF IRON DEFICIENCY17
Increased demand for iron
Rapid growth in infancy or adolescence
Pregnancy
Erythropoietin therapy
Increased iron loss
Chronic blood loss
Menses
Acute blood loss
Blood donation
Decreased Iron intake or absorption
Inadequate diet
Malabsorption from disease (sprue, Crohn's disease)
Malabsorption from surgery (post-gastrectomy)
Acute or chronic inflammation
RISK FACTOR FOR DEVELOPING ANEMIA2
Women of Reproductive age (WRA)
Nutritional deficiencies (especially Iron)
Menstrual losses
Malaria
Multiple pregnancies/short birth spacing
Helminthiasis
Children
Nutritional deficiencies
Rapid growth
Maternal anemia
Malaria
Helminthiasis
Hemoglobin disorders
Adolescents
Nutritional deficiencies (especially Iron)
Menstrual losses (in girls)
Overweight & obesity
Malaria
Helminthiasis
Chronic Diseases
Others
Intestinal disorders affects absorption of nutrients
Long term or serious illness such as AIDS, diabetes, cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and liver disease
Blood loss from surgery or injury
Nutritional deficiencies (especially Iron)
Excessive tea or caffeine drinking
Frequent blood donation
References:
14 Mayo Clinic - Iron Deficiency Anemia. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iron-deficiency-anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355034?p=1
15 Alton, Irene. Iron Deficiency Anemia. Guidelines for Adolescent Nutrition Services (2005) 101. http://www.epi.umn.edu/let/pubs/adol_book.shtm
16 Iron deficiency - investigation and management. British Columbia Medical Association & Ministry of Health Services. Guidelines & Protocols Advisory Committee June 2010.
17 James S. ed. Iron Deficiency and Other Hypoproliferative Anemias. New York. McGraw-Hill; 2012: 1953-1970
2 National Heart, Lungs and Blood Institute, Iron-deficiency Anemia. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/iron-deficiency-anemia
ASC Reference No. P119P062521SS. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
Supports Optimum Blood Health
With proper diet and exercise
Multi-vitamins + Minerals
Helps prevent IDA/anemia during pregnancy, growth, convalescence and senility; megaloblastic and macrocytic hyperchromic anemia: alimentary anemia. As prophylaxis against anemia in blood donors. With proper diet and exercise.Learn More
Multivitamins + Iron + Calcium
Helps prevent iron and folate deficiency and moderate to severe iron deficiency anemia. With proper diet and exercise.Learn More
Iron + Folic acid
Helps in supplementation of iron and folic acid for anemia during growth period with proper diet.Learn More
Iron + Vitamin B Complex
For IDA in children, helps correct latent insufficiencies of iron and of the 8-vitamins (those contained in the product) during the growth period. For ID after loss of blood, in chronic illnesses and during convalescence with proper diet and exercise.Learn More
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. ASC Reference No.: P170P062921SS