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What is Iron Deficiency Anemia?

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. In Canada, it is estimated that around 5% of Canadians between the ages of 3 and 79 (8% of females) are iron deficient.1
 

Iron deficiency anemia comes from low levels of iron in the body. Without enough iron, the body cannot produce hemoglobin and as a result, iron deficiency anemia may cause symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of  breath.2

Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia can be caused by low consumption or blood loss due to heavy menstrual bleeding.1

Vegetarians need almost twice the daily recommended amount of iron compared with non-vegetarians.6

Iron is also essential for pregnant women to ensure normal fetal development.7

Why is iron important?2

  • Iron is a vital component of hemoglobin, an iron-containing protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's vital organs.
  • Without enough iron, hemoglobin cannot transport oxygen throughout the body resulting in iron deficiency anemia.

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What is Iron Deficiency Anemia?3

  • Iron deficiency anemia is caused by a shortage of iron in the body.
  • The body requires iron to make hemoglobin. Without adequate iron, the body cannot produce enough hemoglobin for red blood cells.
  • Without iron supplement, this type of anemia is common among pregnant women.
  • It can also be caused by blood loss due to heavy menstrual bleeding, an ulcer, lack of iron in diet and regular use of some over-counter pain relievers.

Anemia

Causes of Iron Deficiency4

  • Low dietary intake of iron
  • Blood loss due to menstruation or injury
  • Pregnancy
  • Inability to absorb iron
  • Certain diseases and disorders
There are several causes of iron deficiency. It is important to determine what the cause is for proper treatment options.

Classification of Anemia - Hemoglobin Levels5

Adult Women & Children Pregnant Women Men
Mild
110-119 g/L
100-109 g/L
120 – 129 g/L
Moderate
80-109 g/L
70-99 g/L
90-119 g/L
Severe
<80 g/L
<70 g/L
<90 g/L

Where To Purchase

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Find Polyride Fe® Ultra at pharmacies behind the counter without a prescription. Polyride Fe® Ultra is available across Canada. If your pharmacy does not have Polyride Fe® Ultra please ask your pharmacist to order through a pharmacy wholesaler with the product codes.

Wholesaler Polyride Fe® Ultra 30s Polyride Fe® Ultra 100s
McKesson
75624
75625
Kohl & Frisch
151003
151004
Jean Coutu
758812
758813
Imperial Distribution
863571
863589
References
  1. Statistics Canada, Iron Sufficiency of Canadians. Catalogue no. 82-003-XPE • Health Reports, Vol. 23, no.4, December 2012. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/82-003-x/2012004/article/11742-eng.htm
  2. The Journal of Biological Chemistry Vol. 284 No. 2, pp. 711–715, January 9, 2009
  3. Anemia. Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20351360
  4. US National Library of Medicine, NIH. Iron deficiency anemia. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/iron-deficiency-anemia
  5. World Health Organization. (‎2011)‎. Haemoglobin concentrations for the diagnosis of anaemia and assessment of severity. World Health Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/85839
  6. Pawlak, R., Berger, J., & Hines, I. (2016). Iron Status of Vegetarian Adults: A Review of Literature. American journal of lifestyle medicine, 12(6), 486–498. https://doi.org/10.1177/1559827616682933
  7. Brannon, P. M., & Taylor, C. L. (2017). Iron Supplementation during Pregnancy and Infancy: Uncertainties and Implications for Research and Policy. Nutrients, 9(12), 1327. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu9121327