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Iron is essential for maintaining proper mental and physical health, acting as the cornerstone of your body’s ability to thrive.
It supports a healthy immune system, helps the body to fight diseases and infections, contributes to better concentration, improves energy levels and muscle strength.
Iron is a central component of haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. We need iron to produce enough healthy red blood cells to support overall health.
When your body's iron level is too low, you develop a condition called iron deficiency, the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. Iron deficiency means you produce fewer healthy red blood cells which lowers the levels of haemoglobin in the blood. When the levels of haemoglobin drop too low, you develop Iron Deficiency Anemia.
While related, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are distinct conditions. They both arise from the root cause of low iron levels in the blood and result in several physiological and psychological health issues. Symptoms include:
If not treated, symptoms worsen and can lead to long term health consequences like:
Adolescent girls and women with heavy periods (menorrhagia) due to regular and heavy blood loss. It is important to maintain sufficient iron levels to avoid excessive fatigue, irritability, and brain fog during menstruation.
Pregnant women require additional iron to support the growth and development of the fetus as well as support their health and well-being. Insufficient iron during pregnancy, risks maternal illness, premature births, and low birth weight.
Iron deficiency is also commonly seen in individuals with gastric conditions or gastrointestinal diseases, heart patients, cancer treatment, vegetarians and vegans, the elderly population, and those undergoing surgery.
An Iron Panel is a group of blood tests used to assess your body’s iron levels. The test typically measures:
Additionally, Hemoglobin (Hb) levels are measured through a blood test, which helps diagnose anemia. Anemia is indicated by the following hemoglobin levels:
The Interface Iron Clinic offers blood tests, please contact the clinic to enquire.
Intravenous means ‘into the vein’. An intravenous iron infusion is the administration of iron directly into the vein, where it is then delivered into the body directly through the blood. Intravenous iron rapidly replaces deficient iron stores, helping you to feel better and more energised within days of treatment.
If your symptoms and blood tests show that you have low iron, are iron deficient, or have iron deficiency anemia, the first and simplest step is to increase iron levels through your diet. This includes eating more leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale, legumes like lentils, beans, and chickpeas, wholegrain foods, nuts and seeds, and fortified cereals and grains.
If such dietary changes are insufficient, the next step is to try oral supplements which can be prescribed by your GP. These come in various forms: Ferrous fumarate, Ferrous sulphate, Ferrous gluconate, and Ferrous malate. Individuals may experience unresponsiveness, intolerance, or ineffectiveness to oral iron supplementation and dietary adjustments which is when you may consider intravenous iron infusion.
The treatment involves a slow infusion of iron into the vein via a thin tube called a cannula. Before treatment, you will consult with a specialist where your recent blood tests and medical history will be reviewed. You will need a blood test completed before your consultation and this must be up-to-date within the last three months.
Following your infusion, you can consult with one of the Interface Iron Clinic Nutritionists who will provide tailored, specific advice on how to sustain healthy iron levels through personalised dietary and lifestyle recommendations, and guidance on enhancing overall well-being specific to your needs.
This comprehensive approach ensures patients receive the necessary support to manage their iron levels effectively post-infusion.
Please contact us to make a booking.
In this initial consultation, with one of our experienced specialists you will discuss the reasons why you are seeking an iron infusion. We will review your recent blood results, answer any questions you may have and discuss if an Iron infusion would be suitable and appropriate for you. You will also receive a comprehensive overview of the iron infusion procedure.
Same as a face to face but online. You will connect with one of our experienced specialists.
During the iron infusion procedure, the iron is administered through a thin tube called a cannula. The infusion lasts for up to an hour. You will be under continuous supervision and blood pressure and pulse measurements are taken at intervals. Feel free to bring something with you to keep yourself occupied if you wish.
This is the consultation and iron infusion in one visit. You will meet with one of our specialists to discuss your need for an infusion and review your blood test results, followed by the iron infusion treatment. If you are happy to proceed with the iron infusion and if our doctor is satisfied you have understood the information given and the iron infusion is indicated, the iron infusion can be given at the same appointment. You have the option to pause and reconsider after the consultation, making this a flexible, one - stop, 'see and treat' service. The treatment will only proceed if both you and the specialist feel it is appropriate.
Our clinic provides blood tests which you can book prior to your consultation with us, helping streamline and expedite your care. We offer specific tests for the infusion, including a full blood count, iron panel (serum iron, transferrin saturation, total iron binding capacity, ferritin), vitaminB12, folate, vitamin D, and thyroid function. Additionally, at very reasonable extra fees, our blood test service offers a comprehensive blood test to assess your overall health if you wish to explore a more complete picture of your well-being.
Consult with our qualified nutritionist, either as a follow-up post-infusion or as a standalone service. Our nutritionist provide tailored, iron-specific guidance on maintaining healthy iron levels, along with a holistic approach to enhancing your overall health and well-being and addressing your individual nutritonal needs and diet (such as Vegan or Vegetarian).
