A shortage of Iron in the blood can lead to a range of serious health problems, including Iron Deficiency Anemia.

Normal ranges:
Women=12-16g/dL and Men=13-18g/dL

Symptoms of Iron Deficiency:
Fatigue, Dizziness, Decreased Performance At School and Work, Feeling Cold, Shortness of Breath, and Chest Pain

Foods And Medications That Affect Iron Absorption:
-Coffee, Tea, Milk, Cereal, Carbonated Beverages, Multivitamin, Calcium, Zinc, Manganese, or Copper Supplements, Antacids(Famotidine, Pantoprazole, Lansoprazole, Omeprazole), Antibiotics (Minocycline, Doxycycline, Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin)

Foods Rich In Iron:
-Spinach
-Kale
-Beets
-Pumpkin Seeds
-Red Meat
-Quinoa
-Beans/Lentils
-Broccoli
-Dark Chocolate
-Baked Potato

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