When there is iron deficiency in the body, iron rich foods and supplements are consumed. If still there is not enough iron in the body. So many problems persist due to this. Even after eating nutritious food, iron deficiency is felt in the body. So these 5 reasons could be responsible for this.
These 5 reasons can be responsible for iron deficiency not being met.
reduced acid production
If low acid is produced in the body, that means the level of HCL is low in the body. So due to this, problems like acidity, acid reflux occur and the gas formed in the stomach prevents iron from being absorbed. Due to this, the cells do not get adequate amount of iron and iron deficiency persists in the body.
frequent infections
Any person may suffer from frequent infections like UTI or H. pylori infection which is a type of stomach infection. The reason behind this is that the body's pathogen immunity system gets busy fighting the infection. Not only this, it does not allow the amount of iron to be absorbed. Due to this, iron deficiency persists in the body.
swelling in the body
Actually, when swelling or inflammation increases in the body, the cells start moving very fast. At the same time, iron is not allowed to be absorbed. Due to this iron deficiency persists.
Tannin Rich Foods
If you consume tannin rich foods like coffee, tea and chocolate, then the amount of iron in the body does not reach and iron deficiency persists.
Lack of Vitamin C Rich Foods
If your body does not have adequate amounts of Vitamin C rich foods, iron will not be absorbed.
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