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If you're still having a hard time sleeping at night, then it may be an underlying iron deficiency in the blood. Check with your doctor to see if you have an iron deficiency.

A lack of iron in the blood results in a lack of hemoglobin in the blood which carries oxygen to every part of the body. A lack of iron will result in disturbed sleep since the body isn't getting enough oxygen to function properly. Even in your sleep, your body needs a steady flow of oxygen to keep it in a state of relaxation. 

Blood needs a combination of iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 in order to function properly. A deficiency in any of these three will result in anemia. Some symptoms people will experience other than lack of sleep are:

- Lack of energy

- Pale skin

- Head rush from low blood pressure

- Headaches

- Immunity function decrease

So what can you do? Iron can be prescribed by your doctor or you can purchase it at a nutrition store. The others you can find at a nutrition store. Take iron before you go to bed and vitamin B12 in the morning. Remember to keep your dosages consistent and make sure to speak to your family doctor before starting any treatment.