Other Names: sideropenic anemia, hypochromic anemia, reduced concentrations of iron in the blood, lowering Fe, reduce the level of iron in the blood

The level of iron in the blood is often determined to ascertain the causes of anemia. Iron is contained in the blood hemoglobin that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.

Lack of iron in the body is the most common cause of anemia, such as the scarcity of hemoglobin and red blood cells. Iron deficiency often suffer from women of childbearing age because it lost during menstruation. Also, vegetarians may have iron deficiency, because even if the iron contained in plant foods, much better absorbed from meat. An increased need for iron is needed during pregnancy.

Cause increased blood loss but may also be chronic bleeding such as gastric ulcer and it is therefore sometimes necessary to further investigate the cause.

Iron deficiency is sometimes necessary to add it into the organism in tablets. They have washed down with black tea or milk, because it might prevent their absorption.