TLDR Iron supplements improve life quality for people with anemia.
The document discusses the significance of iron as an essential mineral, particularly its role in hemoglobin for oxygen transport in the blood. Iron deficiency anemia remains a prevalent diet-related health issue globally, especially in underdeveloped and developing countries. This deficiency can cause various health problems, including fatigue, hair loss, pregnancy complications, heart issues, and even death. The condition can be effectively managed and treated with oral iron supplements, which are readily available as prescription medications.
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April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
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January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
January 2018 in “International journal of food and nutrition research” Intermittent iron and nutritional supplements can help reduce hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
January 2018 in “The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal” Iron deficiency anemia is significantly linked to hair loss in childbearing women, and taking iron improves the condition.
