You may not be feeling quite right - and you need to stop putting it down to a lack of sleep, warns a GP. Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters A GP has highlighted three lesser-known signs that could suggest you're suffering from a vital mineral, and it's not something to brush off. Dr Raj Arora, known on social media as @drrajarora , is urging people not to ignore these symptoms or put them down to other causes.
She points out: "You might be feeling more tired or lacking energy. This is a really common side effect of having low iron". It's easy to dismiss fatigue as a result of ageing, lack of sleep, or a busy lifestyle, but if you're still exhausted even with ample rest, it might be time to delve deeper into the cause.
"Number two is shortness of breath", she continues, explaining the vital role of iron in oxygen transportation: "Iron is a huge component in your red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body so if you have a low iron level, you may also be suffering from shortness of breath". The NHS warns that iron deficiency can lead to anaemia, particularly in women with heavy periods who may need iron supplements. Dr Arora also notes that heart issues can be a sign of low iron levels, stating: "Number three is heart palpitations.
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