Could you have low iron? Does this sound like you?

• Do you feel tired or fatigued?
• Do you feel weak?
• Do your skin, nails or gums look pale or feel cold?
• Do you get short of breath or breathe rapidly?
• Do you get dizzy or lightheaded?
• Is it difficult to concentrate?
• Does your pulse race?
• Do you have heart palpitations?
• Is your menstrual cycle irregular?
• Do you have numbness or coldness in your hands or feet?
• Do you suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome?
• Are you irritable?
• Do you feel sad or depressed?
• Do you suffer from recurring infections or colds?
• Do you know if your haemoglobin count is between 130-170g/L for adult males and 120-150g/L for adult females?
• Have you every been diagnosed with anaemia?

If you answered yes to 5 or more of these questions, you may have an underlying iron deficiency.  We can help further evaluate your iron status and work out the best strategy to boost your levels.

Other high risk groups for iron deficiency are:

• pregnant women
• athletes
• digestive disorders that affect nutrient absorption
• teenagers
• vegetarians and vegans
• acute or chronic blood loss