Why Does Your Teen Need Their Iron Status Checked?

Is your teen always tired or struggling in school or sports? Learn how low iron can affect their health, focus, and energy. Is your teen always tired, struggling to focus, or finding it harder to keep up in sports? Maybe they come home from school feeling drained, have trouble getting through practice, or just don't seem like themselves lately. While these changes can happen for many reasons, low iron could be part of the problem. Teens need iron to grow, learn, and stay active. But growth, monthly periods, sports, and diet can make it harder to get enough. Join Dr. Lindsey Lohnes, ND, for an evening all about iron and teen health. You'll learn how low iron can affect your teen's energy, focus, and sports performance, what signs to look for, and what blood tests can tell you. We'll also talk about why a blood test can look normal even when iron levels are low, and when it may be worth asking your health care provider about testing. Whether you're a parent, teen, or young athlete, you'll leave with a better idea of what to watch for and how to support your teen's health, in school, in sports, and every day.