Iron IV Therapy

Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia. It usually results from blood loss, poor diet, or malabsorption. Treatment involves iron infusion replacement and treatment of the cause of blood loss. Iron is an essential element for our body. It helps improve many organ systems in the body like the immune system, nervous system, gastrointestinal processes, and the regulation of body temperature via the thyroid gland. Iron is an essential mineral for thyroid function. The lack of iron can lead to hypothyroidism, in those with normal TSH levels and taking thyroid medication.
Iron is used to make hemoglobin, a protein, that is responsible for transporting oxygen via red blood cells in the blood. It is also important for brain function. Iron deficiency is associated with cognitive impairment and depression. It helps produce serotonin, which is responsible a healthy mood. Iron is involved in a wide variety of metabolic processes like deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis, and electron transport.