What Is Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)?

What Is Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)?

Oct 18, 2019

Introduction

Iron Deficiency Anemia or “IDA” is a common type of anemia that usually occurs when the body doesn’t have enough of iron to generate red blood cells.

IDA is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the world, it affects up to 4-5 billion of the world’s population.¹

IDA affects more women than men. This is because women lose blood every month during their menstrual cycles, which is one of the most common reasons women may be more likely to suffer from anemia.²

Causes


	A lack of iron in your diet
	An inability of body to absorb iron
	Producing red blood cells too slowly eg: viral infection, radiotherapy
	Blood loss during the menstrual cycle
	Blood loss during injury or surgery
	Pregnancy
	Internal bleeding

Symptoms
	Extreme fatigue
	Cold hands and feet
	Brittle nails
	Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath
	Weakness & pale
	Headache or dizziness

Health benefits of Iron
	Prevent iron deficiency anemia
	Boosts hemoglobin
	Helps manage unexplained fatigue
	Boosts immunity
	Improved concentration
	Restores sleep

Dietary and lifestyle changes

Heme iron is found in meet, poultry, seafood and fish, which our body absorb the most
Non-heme iron is found in plant-based foods like grains, beans, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds
Try to eat iron rich food together with orange juice or Vitamin C as Vitamin C enhances iron absorption
Don’t consume coffee or tea as it limits iron absorption

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References

1. C. Brugnara. IRON 2009_CAPTURE. 21. 512-529

2. G. Suraj et al. J.K Science. October-December 2001. 3(4):160-165

3. S.S. Patil et.al. Al Ameen J Med Sci 2013. 6(1):29-33

Apa itu anemia kekurangan zat besi (IDA)?

Pengenalan

Anemia kekurangan zat besi ataupun “IDA” merupakan sejenis anemia yang kebiasaannya berlaku apabila paras zat besi tidak mencukupi untuk menghasilkan sel darah merah.

Manfaat Kesihatan dari Zat Besi
	Mencegah anemia kekurangan zat besi
	Meningkatkan hemoglobin
	Mengurangkan keletihan
	Meningkatkan imuniti
	Meningkatkan daya tumpuan
	Memulihkan tidur

Perubahan diet dan gaya hidup

Zat besi heme terdapat dalam makanan bersumber daging haiwan seperti ayam, makanan laut dan ikan, mudah diserap oleh tubuh kita
Zat besi bukan heme kebanyakannya berasal daripada sumber tumbuhan dan terdapat dalam sayur-sayuran, buah-buahan, kacang and biji-bijian
Mengambil makanan yang kaya zat besi dengan vitamin C kerana vitamin C dapat membantu badan menyerap zat besi dengan lebih baik
Elak pengambilan minuman seperti kopi atau teh kerana boleh menghadkan penyerapan zat besi

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