LET’S TALK ABOUT ANAEMIA

One in eight of us are estimated to have dangerously depleted levels of iron, leading to anaemia. This is often missed, undiagnosed and untreated. We take a look at this silent energy sapper and what it takes to stop an iron deficiency in its tracks.

Anaemia is common, and a third of women will suffer at some point in their lifetime. The most common cause is iron deficiency. Our bodies need iron to make red blood cells, responsible for transporting oxygen around the body. Iron is also important for muscle function and the metabolism of energy in the cell.

If we have a shortage of this vital mineral, red blood cells become depleted and it’s more