
Tired? Cold? You might want to Iron Up!
Do you often feel tired, cold, or find it hard to focus? It might not be your busy schedule. The culprit here might be low iron levels. Up to 20% of women in Canada, aged 19-50 is iron deficient, making it one of the three most common nutrient deficiencies1,2. Women are at a higher risk of iron deficiency, but why is that?
In recognition of International Women’s History Month and Nutrition Month, let’s explore how iron impacts women’s health and practical ways to iron up!