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Feeling extra winded after a workout? It could be related to an iron deficiency. Every tissue in your body needs oxygen in order to work properly. Iron is essential in creating hemoglobin, a protein<\/a> that helps your red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. Too little iron means your blood doesn\u2019t get the oxygen it needs and you may feel tired, weak and short of breath as a result.<\/p>\n

Because of monthly blood loss during menstruation, women are at much higher risk for iron deficiency than men. Estimates vary depending on the study, but roughly nine to twelve percent of women have iron-deficiency anemia.<\/p>\n\"Vegetarian\n

Heme and Non-Heme Iron<\/h2>\n

Foods contain two types of iron, heme and non-heme iron<\/span>. The body is able to absorb heme iron more readily than non-heme iron. Heme iron is also not affected by other factors in our diet, while non-heme iron is.<\/p>\n

Here’s the catch. Heme iron is the kind you find in animal foods. Non-heme iron is what’s available in plant foods. That’s why you may see a lot of talk about meat vs. plants when it comes to iron sources.<\/p>\n\n

Sources of iron<\/h2>\n

You can find heme iron in meat, poultry and fish. The most heme iron-rich foods include beef, chicken livers, mussels, oysters and canned sardines. Still, it might surprise you to hear that vegans typically consume more iron than vegetarians or meat-eaters!<\/p>\n

In plant-foods, you can get non-heme iron in lentils, tofu, spinach, chickpeas, tempeh, swiss chard, quinoa, tahini, cashews, and beans. (Although, absorption rates from plant foods is still much lower.)<\/p>\n

Still, even among Americans who eat an omnivorous diet, iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutrient deficiency. Knowing a few tricks will ensure that you are getting enough iron \u2013 no matter your diet.<\/p>\n\n

Vegans & Vegetarians<\/h2>\n

Because non-heme iron is absorbed at a lower rate than heme iron, vegetarians and vegans do need more iron than meat-eaters. Doing so creates a buffer since less iron will actually be absorbed. Pregnant women need the most; which is why prenatal<\/a> vitamins typically contain much more iron than regular multivitamins.<\/p>\n

The Institute of Medicine<\/span><\/a> recommends that vegan and vegetarians have an iron intake that is 1.8x higher than the numbers recommended for omnivores to avoid iron deficiency. However, that number is based on diet studies that were low in vitamin C (which helps enhance iron absorption) so it represents a worst-case scenario. In any case, pairing iron-rich foods with a source of vitamin C is a great way to ensure you are getting enough.<\/p>\n\"Vitamin\n

Phytate Interference<\/h2>\n

Many plant foods are also high in phytates which bind to iron and other minerals, decreasing their absorption. Since phytates are found in some of the most nutrient-dense foods, like whole grains and legumes, the answer isn\u2019t to avoid them. Instead, I recommend adding in a source of vitamin C to counteract phytates. Adding vitamin C can increase the absorption of iron 5-6 times<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Culturally, we already do this with lots of foods. Black beans and salsa, hummus made with lemon juice, baked beans in tomato sauce, and lentil soup are all perfect examples of plant-based iron-rich foods that also contain vitamin C. Sprouting, soaking and cooking iron-rich foods can also help increase absorption.<\/p>\n\n

Is More Iron Always Better?<\/h2>\n

Iron is a little like goldilocks. Too little isn\u2019t good \u2013 but too much<\/span><\/a> isn\u2019t good either. Unlike other essential nutrients, it\u2019s hard to get rid of excess iron from the body.<\/p>\n

Excess iron can damage internal organs and may increase the risk of diabetes<\/span><\/a>, particularly in older people. For example, among 32,000 women in the Nurses\u2019 Health Study<\/span><\/a>, those with the highest levels of stored iron were three times as likely to have diabetes. Among men, those who consumed the most heme iron (from meat) had a 63% greater risk<\/span><\/a> of developing diabetes.<\/p>\n

The good news is your body is pretty smart at trying to only absorb the right amount of iron for you. If you are eating too much iron, absorption rates decrease. Similarly, if you’re depleted in iron your absorption can increase 3-5 times.<\/p>\n\"Iron\n

Do I need to supplement?<\/h2>\n

With my clients, I hesitate to recommend iron supplements<\/a> unless there is cause. Again, too much iron can be just as dangerous as too little. Thankfully, iron stores are simple to check. It’s usually done as part of a complete blood count (or CBC) in routine physicals.<\/p>\nBecause iron deficiency is so common, it’s nice to have a multivitamin with iron if you find yourself lacking. (This can apply to women who have a regular monthly period<\/a>.) That said, if you’re someone who has too much iron, or does not have a regular period, you may need to look for a multivitamin without iron. HUM has two formulas of our multivitamin Base Control for just that reason: one with iron<\/a>, and one without<\/a>!\n

If you do start taking iron, it\u2019s a good idea to get a repeat lab done to make sure that you are getting enough and absorbing it properly. If you are taking iron supplements but your lab levels aren\u2019t increasing, then you\u2019ll want to talk to your doctor. Conditions like celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and even certain medications can make it harder to absorb iron.<\/p>\n

Lastly, although iron absorption occurs more readily when taken on an empty stomach, this does increase the likelihood of upsetting your stomach. So, if you feel nauseas when taking your multivitamin with iron or a separate iron supplement, try taking it with food instead!<\/p>\n

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Feeling extra winded after a workout? It could be related to an iron deficiency. Every tissue in your body needs oxygen in order to work properly. Iron is essential in creating hemoglobin, a protein that helps your red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. Too little iron means your blood doesn\u2019t get the oxygen […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":13475,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_toc_level":"h2","_toc_min":2,"footnotes":""},"categories":[819,823,22042],"tags":[8888,41,336,685],"coauthors":[22003],"class_list":["post-13471","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food","category-healthy-eating","category-supplements","tag-ingredients","tag-multivitamin","tag-vegan","tag-vegetarian"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nShort Of Breath Often? 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