Could low iron be causing your symptoms?
I held my friend's hand as we walked one morning.
Her hands were cold. Mine felt warm against hers.
"I always have cold hands," she said.
I looked at her and replied, "You know that's another symptom of low iron, right?"
She rolled her eyes at me.
"Is everything related to low iron?" 😜
The night before, we'd been talking about how she's been losing hair. She'd fallen asleep in three classes recently. She's been getting headaches and feeling dizzy. Oh, and she's noticed bruises appearing without remembering how she got them.
As we talked, I listened to how she'd been feeling. Then we started connecting the dots.
A lot of her symptoms could be related to low iron.
They also seem to get worse around her period.
My friend doesn't want to get a blood test yet. So she asked whether it would be okay to take Vitality Pills and see if they help.
Because Vitality Pills are a food supplement, they're absolutely fine to take as a general health supplement. They support iron levels, but they also provide other nutrients found naturally in chicken liver, including vitamin B12, zinc, protein and folate.
I love that whole food sources of iron also contain nutrients that help the body utilise and absorb iron effectively.
Common symptoms of low iron
Many people associate low iron with feeling tired, but the symptoms can be surprisingly varied.
Some common signs include:
- Fatigue and low energy
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Hair loss
- Shortness of breath
- Poor concentration or brain fog
- Easy bruising
- Restless legs
- Cold hands and feet
- Reduced ability to exercise
Not everyone experiences the same symptoms, and many of these signs can have other causes too. But when several appear together, it's worth considering whether low iron could be playing a role.
Why low iron is so common
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world, affecting an estimated 2 billion people globally.
Women of reproductive age are particularly vulnerable because iron is lost through menstruation each month. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, restricted diets, digestive issues and intense physical activity can also increase iron requirements.
It's not just about iron
I wanted to share this story because I find these conversations really interesting.
Perhaps you've been wondering whether your own symptoms could be related to low iron.
Or maybe you've found yourself having a similar conversation with a friend.
While low iron isn't the cause of every symptom, it can be a surprisingly common contributor.
And while Vitality Pills aren't a cure-all, they've been genuinely life-changing for many people - myself included!
That's because it's not just about iron.
Alongside iron are other naturally occurring nutrients that work together to support energy, wellbeing and healthy red blood cell production.
It's nourishment in a form your body recognises and knows how to use.
Curious about Vitality Pills?
Vitality Pills were created from my own experience of low iron and the difference that whole-food nutrition made to my health.
They're made from organic chicken liver and provide naturally occurring iron alongside other nutrients that support energy, wellbeing and healthy red blood cell production.
If you'd like to learn more, you can read about Vitality Pills here