Iron is an essential mineral that your body needs to function at its best. It’s a key component of haemoglobin - the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to all your organs and tissues. If you don’t have enough iron, your body can’t make enough healthy red blood cells, leading to iron deficiency (and potentially iron deficiency anaemia). This condition is more common than you might think, especially in women of child-bearing age, vegetarians, and people with certain health conditions. Iron deficiency can sneak up on you because its symptoms can be subtle at first. Here are ten warning signs that you might be low in iron. If you recognise several of these in yourself, it may be time for an “iron check” with your healthcare provider. Extreme Fatigue and Weakness: One of the earliest and most common signs of iron deficiency is feeling overwhelmingly tired and weak. This isn’t just normal tiredness from a long day - it’s fatigue that doesn’t seem to go away even with go...