Iron is involved in all cellular functions in the body so when our body is deficient in iron it can significantly affect our health and our quality of life.
Iron deficiency is a major global health concern as it affects men, women and children of all ages. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates it affects up to 25% of the world's population which equates to 2 billion people.
Iron deficiency is the most common type of Anaemia. Iron Deficiency can make us feel fatigued, breathless, can cause us to have difficulty in exercising, increase our susceptibility to infection and affect our ability to concentrate and is also related to restless leg syndrome.
According to Dr Jayasuriya low iron levels have also been associated to depression, post natal depression and iron deficiency is also considered the commonest nutritional disorder.
In addition, women on restricted diets particularly need to be aware on their iron levels as well as people who donate blood regularly.
Interestingly, iron deficiency in adults and children has also been associated to learning and behavioural difficulties such as; ADHD.
Dr Jayasuriya a General Practitioner(GP) from Next Practice in Cloverdale was the first GP to co-ordinate an iron clinic in a primary care setting in Australia. Dr Jayasuriya is considered both nationally and internationally as a expert in iron deficiency and so we were very thankful for him sharing his knowledge with us all on this important health topic.
He mentioned after the interview that 80% of the women he sees in clinic have been diagnosed with iron deficiency and stressed that iron deficiency is very much a women's health issue. So please women take the time to listen to this podcast interview and learn more about your iron and chat with your doctor if you are concerned.
Essentially, the fact that iron has such an important role in our body and that iron deficiency can affect men, women and children and how having low iron affects how we feel, move and think it is paramount we all learn more about iron by listening to this interview and taking on board some great iron health tips from Dr Jayasuriya and being aware of our iron levels is a great take away message from this podcast episode.
A big thank you to Dr Jayasuriya and his team at Next Practice:
nextpracticehealth.com
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