A dozen reasons why iron is so important for women of childbearing age.

Iron deficiency is one of the leading risk factors for disability and death worldwide, affecting an estimated 2 billion people. Reference Reference

Women of childbearing age are prone to iron deficiency. Reference Reference

A low intake of iron is associated with a higher risk of premenstrual syndrome. Reference

PMS Symptoms are more severe in anemic women comparing to non-anemic women. Reference

Taking dietary and iron supplements for 2 months reduced PMS symptoms considerably in all women having anemia. Reference

Eating a diet that provided about 22 mg of iron every day for 10 years was linked to a 33% decrease in risks of developing premenstrual syndrome. Reference

Iron Deficiency is Linked to Pregnancy Complications Reference Reference

Apgar (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration) scores, that assess the health of newborn infants, are significantly higher in children born to mothers who took iron supplements. Reference

Low Hemoglobin Level Is a Risk Factor for Postpartum Depression. Reference

Postpartum anemia is associated with an impaired quality of life, reduced cognitive abilities, emotional instability, and depression and constitutes a significant health problem in women of reproductive age.

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A decrease in maternal hemoglobin levels causes immunological and nutritional alterations in breast milk. Reference

Anemia is linked to insufficient breast milk. Reference