Practical Ways to Raise your Iron Levels

Experiencing hair loss due to low iron levels?

It’s time to take charge of your health and revitalize your hair.

Raising iron levels requires dedication, the right approach, and consistent effort. While it may seem challenging initially, achieving and maintaining healthy iron levels for stronger, healthier hair is absolutely possible.

Here’s how:-

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Check your Iron levels

The first step is to determine the extent of your iron deficiency. Understanding your current iron levels is essential for effective treatment.

If your iron levels are very low, consulting a doctor is crucial. They can prescribe medication to increase your levels or, in severe cases, administer injections.

Take Iron Supplements

Taking supplements over an extended period of time can help raise your Iron levels.

Depending on the severity of your condition, you can either get over the counter supplements or medically prescribed ones (to quickly raise your levels).

Get your Sunshine In

This is very important!

Vitamin D plays a big role in the absorption of Iron. 

It is therefore important to make sure that your levels are optimal if you want to get the best out of your overall diet. 

If you live in a warm climate, then set aside at least 10 – 15 minutes a day to get some sun. Also make it a habit to prioritize daily sun exposure to maintain your Vitamin D levels, and ultimately your hair health.

Eat Iron Rich Foods

Your diet is crucial for maintaining healthy iron levels.

Do you eat Vitamin C with your iron rich foods?  Is your iron intake mainly from plant sources and if so, what changes can you incorporate to make sure that you get your required daily iintake? How much iron is in your daily diet?

All these questions and corresponding answers will help shed light on how you can better improve your iron levels, and the overall health of your hair.

In a nutshell, having a diet rich in iron is a big stepping stone towards healthier, thicker natural hair.

Wanna know more about the foods to eat? Read up on the Ultimate Guide: 17 Super Foods to Combat Hair Loss.

Take Vitamin C with meals

Did you know that consuming Vitamin C-rich foods alongside iron-rich meals can significantly enhance your body’s iron absorption?

However, be mindful of certain foods that can hinder iron absorption when consumed with iron-rich meals. These include calcium-rich foods, as well as beverages like red wine, coffee, and tea.

Catch up on our comprehensive feature on foods that minimise Iron absorption and Foods rich in Iron for Hair Growth.

Manage your stress levels

This is a big one.

Hair health isn’t solely determined by iron levels and diet.

Stress can significantly impact hair, potentially leading to thinning, brittleness, hair loss, and even bald spots.

Therefore managing stress is crucial for maintaining healthy hair.

Want to know how to better manage your stress levels? Our feature on Stress & Hair Loss: How to Get Back on Track will help shed more light on any stressful situation.

Conclusion

Managing your Iron levels  may seem daunting at first.

However if you approach it step by step, you will find that these tips are easy to incorporate into your daily routine, making low iron levels a thing of the past.

What are your thoughts on these 6 steps to raising your Iron levels? Have you tried any of them? What has worked well for you? Sound off in the comments and let us know your experience.

And until the next time ladies, happy naturaling!