Winter Park, FL – Iron Intake and Fertility | Fertility Center News

Iron is an essential mineral in the human body which plays a vital role in regulating several systems, via our blood. A deficiency in such an important mineral can have definite effects on your health, especially if you are embarking upon on continuing your fertility junior.

Some common symptoms of iron deficiency are fatigue, shortness of breath, dizzy spells, and chronic headaches. If you frequently experience a series of these symptoms, you should contact a licensed professional for an official diagnosis.

Testing for low iron levels or Iron deficiency anemia is not only important on your fertility journey, but for your overall health and well being. An over or under absorption of any supplement/vitamin can be detrimental to your health. Our center will test your vitamin/mineral levels to determine if your body is absorbing the supplements you are taking and determine what you are deficient in.

A low iron count can have an adverse effect on your fertility because red blood cells, which are dependent on iron levels, deliver oxygen to all the body cells, which is really important, especially for your reproductive organs.

Whether for general health or fertility reasons, here are some ways to increase your iron intake.

• Eating foods rich in iron is an easy way to increase your iron intake. There are two types of iron rich foods, those based from plants and animals.
  • Some common and inexpensive animal based food options that are dense in iron include Lean beef and pork, chicken, salmon and tuna. If you are looking to increase your iron rich food intake from plant based sources beans, leafy greens, natural oats, and enriched grains are great options.
• Iron supplements may be necessary for some individuals to increase their iron levels, especially if they are trying to get pregnant. As always with any vitamin or supplement we ask that you please consult with your doctor before use.

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