During your period, especially if you have a heavy flow, you are losing a variety of fluids, including iron-dense blood. If your diet doesn't include adequate amounts of iron, losing a significant amount each month could lead to iron-deficiency anemia. Anemia means that your blood doesn't have enough red blood cells to transport oxygen adequately. This inadequacy could lead you to feel lethargic and tired constantly.
During your period, especially if you have a heavy flow, you are
losing a variety of fluids, including iron-dense blood. If your
diet doesn't include adequate amounts of iron, losing a significant
amount each month could lead to...
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Daphne Oz answered:During your period, especially if you have a heavy flow, you are losing a variety of fluids, including iron-dense blood. If your diet doesn't include adequate amounts of iron, losing a significant amount each month could lead to iron-deficiency anemia. Anemia means that your blood doesn't have enough red blood cells to transport oxygen adequately. This inadequacy could lead you to feel lethargic and tired constantly.
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