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Does having low iron affect running performance and hw?
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Low Iron: A low iron level could affect your running performance. Those with low iron levels often are also anemic. Anemia can affect the efficiency of providing blood flow to vital organs. If you are anemic due to an iron deficiency, your running performance may very well be affected.
Answered 2/28/2013
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