I was a vegetarian for 15 years, and even though I did eat beans and spinach, I suffered many of the symptoms listed above. Whenever I would donate blood, I was usually right on the border of being “deficient”. Since I returned to eating meat, I’m much warmer in general and don’t lose my breath as much (as a fitness professional, when that happens, it makes me feel more out of shape than I am!
Iron deficiency is more prevalent in women than men. Here are the symptoms to look out for and the foods to eat to try to bring up your iron levels in the article below:
10 Signs and Symptoms of Iron Deficiency | Top 10 Home Remedies
While iron supplements are certainly available, they can be harsh on the stomach, so choose a gentle formula.