Are your iron levels out of balance?

Iron overload poses a serious health issue especially in post-menopausal women (Image: Shutterstock)

Too little iron, otherwise known as iron deficiency, is one of the most common health issues experienced by women of child bearing age.

It is mostly caused by insufficient dietary iron intake, blood loss and pregnancy. Conditions such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids have also been regarded as significant sources of chronic blood loss and iron deficiency due to heavy menstruation.