IRON-ING OUT DEFICIENCY VS. ANEMIA—AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT.

Header: In this column, Jessie discusses the merits of proper iron consumption along with how—and why—to prevent iron deficiency and anemia.

Jessie Stone

DOCTOR RIVER WHAT’S UP DOC? Ever feel really tired paddling even though you are not ill and have had plenty of sleep, good food, and no alcohol? Your body may be trying to tell you something. You could be iron deficient or even have anemia—aka not enough red blood cells. A lack of this key cofactor impacts the quality of your life much more than you realize! WHAT IS IRON DEFICIENCY VERSUS ANEMIA, AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Iron deficiency is, as the name says, a lack of iron in the body. This deficiency is much more common than modern medicine acknowledges and can significantly impact essential body functions and any activities you may do-most certainly kayaking. Iron deficiency can occur long before it progresses to a more serious condition,…

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Kayak Session (Digital) - 1 Issue, Summer 2024

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