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Iron Deficiency

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Iron deficiency is the most common mineral deficiency and is particularly prevalent among women. What are the implications of iron deficiency and why does it affect so many people?

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Iron plays an important role in several bodily functions, including the transportation of oxygen around the body. Sufficient iron levels are essential to ensure the body can provide enough energy for daily life, however, if iron intake is insufficient, or excessive iron is lost, this can result in a deficiency.

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10 Aug 2022
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Great resource for iron deficiency.
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Lucy Heath
15 May 2022
This was very informative and well presented
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jane prezma
25 Mar 2022
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very clear information about this underdiagnosed problem,
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