Water, minerals and trace elements - Iron - Health effects of iron
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What does the condition anemia entail in terms of biological conditions in the body?
What 2 things characterize the red blood cells of a person with anemia caused by iron deficiency?
- Small red blood cells
- Pale colored red blood cells
What are 3 characteristics of red blood cells that are used to diagnose the origin of anemia?
EX of different origins: iron deficiency, endocrine disorders, folate deficiency, etc.
- Shape
- Size
- Color
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What 5 symptoms and results can iron deficiency anemia lead to?
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Low physical endurance
- Reduced cognitive performance
- Reduced immunity (increasing risk of infections)
What are the 2 main causes of iron deficiency anemia?
- Consumption of a diet which is poor in (bioavailable) iron
- In relation to bleeding
EX: - People who menstruate
- Pregnant women/women that recently gave birth
- People in developing countries that have intestinal bleeding caused by parasitic worms
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