The Iron Clinic

28/08/2026

The hidden impact of anaemia ❤️‍🩹

When your blood can't carry enough oxygen, your whole body feels it. Fatigue, breathlessness, brain fog and feeling cold can all have a real impact on everyday life.

Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia, and it's often treatable. The first step is recognising the signs and speaking to your healthcare professional about a blood test🩸

26/08/2026

Anaemia is often thought of as "just being tired", but its impact can be much greater. 🩸

It can affect your energy, concentration, daily activities and overall quality of life. Understanding the signs is the first step towards getting the right support. ❤️‍🩹

25/08/2026

Understanding your blood tests can help you ask the right questions🩸

A full blood count, ferritin, and iron studies all measure different things. Knowing the difference can help you better understand your results and your conversations with your healthcare professional.

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24/08/2026

24/08/2026

What blood tests should you ask for?🧪🩸

When investigating possible iron deficiency, a full blood count is often just the starting point. Iron studies, including ferritin, can provide important information about your iron stores when investigating possible iron deficiency.

22/08/2026

A supermarket supplement and treatment for iron deficiency aren't necessarily the same thing.

Many over-the-counter products contain much lower amounts of iron than treatment doses used for diagnosed iron deficiency.

Always check that you're taking the right type and dose for your situation. If you're unsure what's right for you, speak to your healthcare professional 💊

22/08/2026

Out this week a 10 year study by Professor Toby Richards

The largest global study on IV iron in surgery -

IV iron improves anaemia. Reduced blood transfusions and Improved recovery after surgery

A single IV iron infusion before cardiac surgery cuts transfusion needs and improves patient recovery, landmark trial finds.

21/08/2026

Supermarket supplement ≠ treatment for iron deficiency 💊

A treatment dose for diagnosed iron deficiency is very different from the iron found in many supermarket multivitamins or low-dose supplements.

If you've been diagnosed with iron deficiency, make sure you know what you're taking and whether it's the right dose for you.

20/08/2026

Common doesn't mean you have to put up with them🩸

Heavy menstrual bleeding is one of the leading causes of iron deficiency in women. Month after month, ongoing blood loss can gradually deplete your iron stores.

Heavy periods can be investigated and managed, so if they're disrupting your daily life, that's reason enough to seek help.