What's anemia and what are the symptoms of it?

Anemia means low body iron. Iron is a vital mineral that the body needs for growth and development. Sometimes eating iron-rich food is not going to remedy anemia because there may be another cause of the condition.

Symptoms:

• Fatigue

• Paleness

• Brittle nails

• Hair loss / thinning

• Irritation/twitching

• Pica (when you crave dirt or clay)

• Eating ice

• Low endurance

• Attention deficit disorder

• Rapid breathing

• Increased heart rate

• Poor memory

• Restless leg syndrome

• Sensitivity to cold temperatures