Effects of iron defiancy on skin, teeth,bones

Hi and Assalamualaikum 

I m sure we have all heard of this problem 'Iron defiancy' and like me you probably didn't made a big deal out of it nonetheless in this blog we are going to learn it's effects on your Skin ,teeth,and most important bones 

Effects on Skin

1)Pale Skin

Iron defiancy can cause a decrease in hemoglobin production,leading to pale skin

2)Dry Skin 

Iron defiancy can lead to dry, itchy,or flaky skin

3)Skin infection 

Iron defiancy can impair the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight off skin infections.

Now for teeth

1) Tooth decay

Iron defiancy can increase the risk of tooth decay,as it can impair the production of saliva,which helps neutralize acids in the mouth.

2)Gum disease 

Iron defiancy can lead to gum disease,as it can impair the body's ability to fight off infections.

3)Tooth discoloration 

Iron defiancy can cause tooth discoloration, particularly yellowing or browning of the teeth 

For Bones

1) Osteoporosis 

Iron defiancy can increase the risk of osteoporosis mainly in older adults,as it can impair bone mineralization.

2)Rickets

Iron defiancy can cause rickets in children,a condition characterized by softening of bones

3) increased risk of fractures

Iron defiancy can increase the risk of fractures.

4)Bone pain

Iron defiancy can cause Bone pain , particularly in the hips ,legs ,and lower back

Now as you saw all those effects on yourself let's discuss about

 some ways to improve your iron intake 

1)By consuming Iron rich foods

1.Red Meat

Mainly Beef,lamb

2) Poultry 

Chicken and turkey contain iron, though white meat has less then dark meat

3)Fish and seafoods

4)Lentils, chickpeas,black beans,and kidney beans are rich in iron.

5)Leafy greens like Spinach, Kale 

Apart from consuming these 

Here are some tips to enhance iron Absorption 

1) Vitamin C 

consume foods high in vitamin C

2) Avoid tea or coffee 

They can absorb iron

3)Cook in cast iron 

It can increase iron intake