Iron Necessity: How Much Iron Do You Need According to Age? The problem will increase due to shortage

How Much Iron You Need: People of all ages should eat such food items which are rich in iron, but the requirement of this mineral is different in every age.

Iron Necessity: How Much Iron Do You Need According to Age? The problem will increase due to shortage

Iron Deficiency Disease: For the overall development and good health of our body, we need a lot of minerals, one of them is iron. Many a times, we become deprived of this vital nutrient due to deteriorating lifestyle and unhealthy food habits. Due to the presence of iron, our body functions properly. Through this, red blood cells are formed in the body. If there is a deficiency of iron, then you can become a victim of anemia.

 

Such symptoms are seen when there is a deficiency of iron

 

Feeling tired all the time.

- frequent dry mouth

- Too much thirst.

Feeling of weakness all the time.

- excessive hair fall

-Increased sore throat

- Difficulty in breathing.

 

At what age is iron needed?

Dr. Ayushi Yadav, a well-known dietician working at GIMS Hospital, Greater Noida, told that iron is different in every age and women and men. Young people need this mineral more than children. Since women have to face menstrual bleeding every month, they need more iron than men.

 

Children 4 to 8 years old - 10 mg iron daily

9 to 13 years old - 8 mg iron daily

Women 19 to 50 years old - 18 mg iron daily

Men 19 to 50 years old - 8 mg iron daily

 

Foods with iron

You have understood that for the health of our body, we will need regular iron, let us know which are those food items, by eating which the body will get this mineral in abundance.

 

-Almond

-Cashew

-Walnut

-basil

-Jaggery

-Groundnut

-Mole

-Beetroot

-Gooseberry

-Jamun

-pistachios

-Lemon

-Pomegranate

-Apple

-spinach

- dried raisins

-Fig

-Guava

-banana

-sprout

 

(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on home remedies and general information. Before adopting it, please take medical advice. The Weekly Mail does not confirm this.)