iron-deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia. it is a decrease in the number of red blood cells caused by too little iron. without sufficient iron your body can't produce enough hemoglobin a substance in red blood cells that makes it possible for them to carry oxygen to the body's tissues. as a result you may feel week tired and irritable. about 20% of women 50% of pregnant women and 3% of men do not have enough iron in their body. the solution in many cases is to consume more foods high in iron.
what is iron-deficiency anemia?