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Cramps

Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions of various muscles. These contractions are often painful and can affect different muscle groups. The muscles in the back of the calf, the back of the thigh and the front of the thigh are most commonly affected. You may also experience cramps in the abdominal wall, arm or foot muscles.

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Have you been feeling drained lately? Can you climb a flight of stairs without panting even though you are physically strong? If so, it could be due to an iron deficiency, especially if you are  a woman.

Although many people don't think of iron as a nutrient, you may be surprised to learn that iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder in the United States, accounting for nearly 10% of women, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

ORTHOMOL SPORT What is iron deficiency?

Iron deficiency is when there is not enough iron in the body. Iron is an essential mineral needed for the production of red blood cells, which are important for a healthy immune system, mental function, muscle strength and energy. Its main role is in red blood cells, where it helps produce a protein called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to all the cells in the body so they can function properly.

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What is Tardyferon?

Tardyferon is one of the ferrous sulfate preparations. This medicine is mainly used to treat iron deficiency, such as anemia or pregnancy. In other words, Tardyferon is a medicine for anemia, which means that it is prescribed to treat iron deficiency anemia. Anemia is when there is one low amount of red blood cells; then the hemoglobin in the blood is less than 130 grams per liter (or g/l) for men, 120 g/l for women.