5 lesser-known signs you may be low on iron

Iron is an important mineral that our body needs to make haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Edwina Raj, Head of Services - Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore, elaborates that it also supports energy levels, brain function, muscle activity and the immune system. So when iron levels are low, "the body may not get enough oxygen and a person may gradually feel less energetic". DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.