Doctor's urgent warning about popular supplement - do not take with these foods
Doctor's urgent warning about popular supplement - do not take with these foods
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An A&E doctor has issued a warning to anyone taking a common daily supplement, as taking it with certain foods and drinks may be putting your health at risk. Doing so could prevent the absorption of the vital mineral to the body. According to Doctor Suraj Kukadia, who is best known online as Dr Sooj, there is a correct and incorrect way to take iron tablets. Iron is a mineral that's essential for many bodily functions, including red blood cell production, healthy cells and skin, and a strong immune system.
While we should be able to get all the iron we need through a healthy balanced diet, this is not the case for everyone. Some people can also struggle to absorb iron naturally. If this is the case you could develop iron deficiency anaemia, a potentially dangerous condition that causes symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations. Speaking on social media platform TikTok, Dr Sooj explained more.
“If you're taking iron supplements, you should probably watch this video,” he said. “Now, if you have an iron deficiency anaemia, we need to understand what is causing it and it usually develops over a period of months or even years and it can lead to things like tiredness, breathlessness, dizziness, palpitations, pale skin, and even headaches.
