Iron deficiencyis one of the most commonNutrient deficiencyin the world. Iron deficiency about a longer period often leads to chronicAnemia. Possible symptoms include burning tongue, cracked corners of the mouth andbrittle nails, brittle hair,dry skin, mucous membrane changes in the mouth and esophagus and pain when swallowing. Other signs ofanemiaare for example persistent fatigue, reduced performance,Difficulty concentrating, pale skin,dizziness, headaches or tingling limbs. In addition, the body becomes more susceptible to infections such asColdsIron deficiency in the form of severe anemia is less common in industrialized countries. In contrast, mild conditions of iron deficiency often inolder people,Pregnant women,ChildrenandYoung peopleIron supplements from Medicom are ideal for a generally increasedIron requirements, and especially duringpregnancyand breastfeeding.

Foods rich in iron

ToIron supplycan also be used for meatplant-based foodsHowlegumes, nuts, oilseeds, whole grain cereals,iron-rich vegetablessuch as fennel, lamb's lettuce, rocket, zucchini, green peas and dried fruits (peach, apricot, date). Acombinationout ofIron and vitamin C- such as in peppers, Brussels sprouts, sauerkraut, potatoes or a glass of pure orange juice.vitamin Censures aimproved iron absorptionin the body. When eating iron-rich meals, you should also avoid so-called "iron thieves" such as coffee, tea and milk.

What are the causes of iron deficiency?

Particularly Vegetarians and vegansare often affected by iron deficiency, their average iron level in the blood is oftenbelow the normal rangeThis is because plant-based iron is used much less effectively by the body than iron from meat products. Even people with certainGastrointestinal diseasesin which iron absorption is impaired, or the intake of certainMedicines (antacids)can lead to iron deficiency anemia. If a change in diet is not enough, supplementing with iron preparations should be considered. Medicom offers practical sticks such asIron Direct 14 mg, which is ideal for a vegetarian or vegan diet.

Blood - a very special juice

In the body of an adult human, approximatelyfour to seven liters blood, which performs vital tasks for the organism. These include supplying the organs withoxygenand nutrients, the transport of important hormones andMessenger substances, the disposal of metabolic and waste products, theRegulation of body temperatureand pH value as well as maintaining theWater andElectrolyte balance. In addition, our blood is responsible for ahealthy immune systemOne of the most important tasks of the blood is to transport defense cells to the inflamed areas of the body and to introduce them into the bloodstream.penetrated To neutralize pathogensOur blood fulfils vital functions in the human organism. Blood formation mainly takes place in the bone marrow.

Vital substances for healthy blood cells

The positive effect ofTrace element ironon blood formation and healthyCell growthis scientifically proven. Every day, the human organism produces around260 billion red blood cellsTo ensure constant production, it is necessary to stimulate cell division in the bone marrow sufficiently. In addition to the trace element iron,Folic acidhelp to ensure normal blood formation. The cause of too low iron stores can therefore alsoa folic acid deficiencyor a lack of Vitamin B12 Whether risingEnvironmental impact,stressorMalnutrition, Medicom offers unique formulations of vital substances that provide high-qualityMineralswith essential vitamins and trace elements.