Posted by Cairo on October 21, 2006, at 6:43:24
In reply to Re: iron depletion, posted by laima on October 11, 2006, at 12:32:24
A sluggish HPA axis can cause hypothyroid symptoms and anemia might be a result of this. I get anemia periodically and take iron supplements even when my ferritin level is in the low "normal" range. It helps with fatigue. I wouldn't take iron indescriminately, however.
Cairo
> Well what do you know- in a few minutes I discovered some surprising claims about some things that can deplete iron: vigourous excercise, advil, tea, coffee. Great. Vigourous excercise is one of my most potent antidepressents, too.
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> And it seems that there are claims that low iron can contribute to "Restless legs", attention deficit, fatigue and malaise of all sorts, even Parkinsons.
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> Seems like an important nutrient.
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> I just wish those supplements weren't so nauseating.
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> But I think I need to get back to work now for awhile.
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