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Can iron deficiency effect your brain?
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Yes and no: Since you brain requires oxygen and it is the iron in your blood that accounts for it's oxygen carrying ability. Low iron levels can have an effect . However, unless those iron levels are dramatically low, you may be safe. Of course, talk it over with your physician.
Answered 4/10/2013
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