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Iron-rich foods to combat Anaemia-related hair loss

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03.03.2026

Iron-rich foods to combat Anaemia-related hair loss

Hair follicles are highly active cells. They require steady oxygen and nutrient supply. When iron is low, oxygen delivery drops.

Iron deficiency is one of the most common causes of hair fall, especially in women. You may not always feel dramatically unwell, but your ferritin levels, the body’s iron storage might be lower than ideal for healthy hair growth.

Hair follicles are highly active cells. They require steady oxygen and nutrient supply. When iron is low, oxygen delivery drops. The body then prioritizes essential organs over hair, and shedding increases. If hair fall is accompanied by fatigue or weakness, iron status is one of the first things to check. Why Iron Matters for Hair

• Carry oxygen to hair follicles • Support cell division in growing hair roots • Maintain normal hair growth cycles Low ferritin levels can push........

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