DEAR DR. ROACH: I was prescribed iron for a low iron level due to “microcytic anemia.” I couldn’t tolerate oral iron because of constipation and hemorrhoids, so my doctor prescribed iron infusions.

From taking care of loved ones at home to taking care of business at work, women are used to going nonstop all day. But if you’re feeling too exhausted to tend to everything on your plate, you may ...

While there are numerous variables that can contribute to fatigue, iron is as important to runners as water. If your iron levels are low and you don’t do anything about it, you will eventually feel ...

Persistent fatigue, low energy, or constant drowsiness can disrupt daily life. While many attribute these symptoms to stress or lack of sleep, iron deficiency is a frequently overlooked culprit. Iron ...

Regarding your recent column on iron deficiency, my blood bank told me drinking tea somehow negatively affects iron. I’d love an explanation, as this could be a possible cause behind the low iron ...

Some social media users are claiming that drinking matcha tea can lead to an iron deficiency. The high concentration of tannins in matcha can actually block your body’s ability to absorb iron. To ...

Whether you’re all-in on the plant-based life or you just dabble in meatless Mondays occasionally, odds are you may not be getting all the iron you need. How high are those odds, you ask? Well, ...

Iron deficiency is no joke. It’s one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies worldwide and experts say periods play a big part in why women are especially at risk. “Women are more vulnerable to ...

If your iron levels are low, taking a supplement can help you combat fatigue, cold hands and feet and other symptoms tied to this deficiency. Iron is an essential mineral that helps red blood cells ...

Matcha, a popular drink, faces scrutiny. Nutritionists suggest it may hinder iron absorption. This raises concerns about anaemia risk. Matcha contains tannins, which bind to non-heme iron. This ...

Hemoglobin serves as the essential protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body. When levels fall below normal ranges (typically below ...

Persistent fatigue often stems from iron deficiency, impacting energy levels and daily life. Dr. Pal's Instagram video shares a homemade recipe featuring spinach, pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, and gram ...