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What causes low iron?
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2 basics: You don't take it in (diet) or you loose it. Iron is a primary factor in creation of new blood cells (they ware out) and many metabolic processes. Lack of intake or increased loss (bleeding-recognized or not) leads to low levels. Dietary iron is found n many items like red meats or supplements. You can lose iron through menses, GI bleeding, other ways.
Answered 3/25/2022
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