@mommas2cents: If you have low iron or low ferritin, you may notice that hot weather feels much harder to tolerate than it used to. Iron helps your body carry oxygen to your tissues and muscles. When iron levels are low, your body has to work harder to function normally. This can make you feel: * Overheated easily * Sweaty with minimal activity * Dizzy or lightheaded in the heat * Weak or exhausted faster than others * Short of breath when temperatures rise * More prone to headaches during hot weather Some people with iron deficiency find that even a warm room, a hot shower, or a short walk outside leaves them feeling drained. If the heat leaves you exhausted, dizzy, or feeling like your battery dies instantly, it may be worth checking your iron levels. #irondeficiency #lowiron #lowferritin #womenshealth #ironinfusion