Cause for sleep disturbances
Listlessness, concentration problems, sleeplessness, tiredness – symptoms that often are associated with depression and burnout. But, they also might be a side effect of iron deficiency.
This trace element is responsible for numerous body functions and is found in almost every cell of our body. Iron is especially important for our energy balance. Without iron our body can’t form hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is also known as “the red blood pigment” and serves as oxygen transporter. Furthermore, iron deficiency slows down the work of our cells.
Symptoms of iron deficiency
Symptoms of the central nervous system
- listlessness, fatigue, tiredness
- sleep disturbances
- head ache
- concentration problems
- depressed mood
Symptoms of hair and skin
- porous fingernails
- brittle hair, hair loss
- cracks at the corner of the mouth
Other symptoms:
- sensitivity to cold
- increased susceptibility to infection
Possible illnesses
- restless legs syndrome
- post-partum depressions
- chronic deficiency syndrome
- attention deficit and hyperactivity disturbances with children and teens
Read in iron deficiency #2 who is mostly affected by this.
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