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What are the main causes of iron deficiency?
Why are you suffering from iron deficiency? Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder in the world. Iron deficiency means that there is too little iron in your body. The majority of the iron in your body is found in red blood cells. There, it is used to produce hemoglobin which helps carry […]
Can regular and intense sport lead to iron deficiency?
You exercise regularly and spend multiple hours a week engaging in sport activities. You watch what you eat, you limit sweets, snacks and alcohol intake. And yet, you still feel fatigue. Sounds familiar? If it does, one possible reason could be low iron levels. And while there are numerous articles online on iron deficiency, there is very little relevant information out there that addresses athletes and sportspeople in particular.
Iron deficiency after giving birth – the big unknown
The months of pregnancy are filled with continuous medical checkups to ensure both mom and fetus are healthy and safe. In many countries, the iron status is assessed during that time and supplements are prescribed to avoid deficiencies. After the baby is born, the focus shifts completely towards the newborn - and the mom’s regular checkups are often neglected. Sometimes moms may even stop taking supplements altogether.
Test your iron stores for free at the ÖGGK’s testing week with a Bloom Ferritin Test
Bloom Diagnostics is beyond excited to announce its upcoming collaboration with ÖGGK (Österreichische Gesellschaft vom Goldenen Kreuze).
What is celiac disease and how does it affect your iron levels?
Celiac disease is a life-long, autoimmune, genetic disease which causes the immune system to react abnormally to the consumption of gluten, a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye and barley.
Case Study: genetic hemochromatosis patient can now test his iron stores from home
Would you like to learn about challenges of a genetic hemochromatosis patient? Read the case study on how Bloom device was used to tackle those challenges.
Interview: My Experience with Hemochromatosis
Interview with Johan, Hemochromatosis Patient. Two years ago he discovered that he is genetically predisposed to get the symptoms of hemochromatosis caused by the C282Y mutation. He has since become a big advocate of genetic testing and aims to raise awareness of hereditary hemochromatosis since patients often go undiagnosed for a long time. Learn today about his journey through Diagnosis and Treatment.