Doctor: weakness and fatigue indicate iron deficiency

Increased fatigue, weakness, sensitivity to exercise may indicate a lack of iron in the body, says therapist, nutritionist Elena Ignatikova. Also on iron deficiency can indicate headaches and dizziness.

"There may be poor health in stuffy rooms, in the subway or shopping centers, where there is not in large quantities of oxygen. Brittleness of hair and nails, pale appearance of the skin are also noted," said the doctor.

If you have such symptoms, it is better to see a doctor and be examined. With "iron deficiency anemia" you need to take medications prescribed by the doctor.

To prevent this condition, include in the diet certain products - beef, tongue, liver, heart.

For iron to be assimilated, you need vitamin C, so in winter you should eat sauerkraut, apples, citrus fruits. But tea, coffee, chocolate - products containing tannin - interfere with the absorption of iron.