Many women are inclined to "prescribe" themselves treatment, taking various vitamins and minerals arbitrarily - for example, vitamins with iron. In fact, a delicate balance in the body needs to be maintained carefully and thoughtfully, consulting with the doctor, because of the excess of any substance in the body, the consequences are worse than with a deficit. Before taking vitamins with a high iron content, consult a doctor and take the necessary tests to get the doctor to choose the best option for you.
Vitamins containing iron
For preliminary diagnosis, you can observe the state of health and, before consulting a doctor, determine if you have a risk of iron deficiency. This element is very common, and its shortage happens rarely. To determine for yourself whether you need vitamins in case of a lack of iron, you should pay attention to whether you have the following symptoms:
- concentration disorders;
- recurrent viral diseases;
- a sense of "goose bumps" in the hands and feet;
- chronic fatigue, apathy;
- decreased efficiency;
- lack of appetite;
- cracks in the corners of the mouth;
- dyspnea;
- difficulty swallowing;
- fragility of nails and hair;
- pale complexion;
- intestinal disturbances;
- dryness and peeling of the skin;
- blood supply problems.
If you see yourself in many of them, it's an occasion to consult a doctor and report your anxieties. Only a specialist will be able to select for you the necessary complex of vitamins with iron content. It can be Sorbifer Durules, Gestalis, Fennules, Tardiferon, Alphabet or other variants.
Which products have iron?
If you see that your body lacks iron, but can not get to the doctor yet, you can safely get iron with food safely. To do this, it is necessary to consume 1-3 products daily, which are rich in iron. Fortunately, iron is a common element, and get it with a lot of products. Among them you can list
- bread, buckwheat;
- greens (dill, sorrel, green onions, parsley, etc.);
- vegetables (cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, carrots, etc.);
- beans (beans, peas, etc.);
- fruit and berries (peaches, apples , strawberries, currants, raspberries);
- white fish.
Before consulting a specialist, you can simply increase the number of these products in your daily menu. It is important not to overdo it, because excess iron threatens to intoxication of the body.