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Iron is essential for your body to function. Some symptoms of iron deficiency include hair loss and fatigue, but what else? How can you raise your iron levels? Which foods have iron? Can iron supplements cause bowel cancer? Dr. Dora Pereira, Cambridge University's "Iron Lady", answers all these questions and more in this episode of Well, Actually.0:00 Intro0:42 Experiencing iron deficiency1:15 Easy ways to check if you’re iron deficient3:39 What is iron? Why does the body need it? How does it work? 4:38 How much iron does the body need daily?5:30 Eating to reach daily iron levels 6:35 Which foods have iron naturally7:17 Iron fortified foods: Do they really help?8:49 People at high risks for iron deficiency9:10 Children and iron deficiency10:35 Vegans/vegetarians recommendations12:11 Foods that prevent vs. help iron absorption18:57 Why does the body even lack iron in the first place?20:26 Short-term effects of iron deficiency24:01 Long-term effects of iron deficiency: anemia 26:24 Restoring your depleted iron storage27:24 Iron supplements dosage recommendations 29:42 Side effects of iron supplements31:50 Risk of overdosing on iron (children and adults)?34:01 True/False: Iron supplements cause bowel cancer36:37 A global issue37:22 Low-income countries a iron supplements39:00 Iron deficiency: Pregnancy complications/maternal death 40:41 Problem with normal iron supplements in Gambia 41:24 Effect of infections on iron supplements intake43:37 Hope for iron supplements?44:33 New iron supplements with minimal side effects? 46:22 Credits