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Nearly 1 in 3 Americans may have an undiagnosed iron deficiency, a problem that can lead to fatigue, brain fog and difficulty concentrating, a new study suggests. An analysis of data from more than 8,000 adults in the U.S.
Even with the high numbers of people in the study with iron issues, Buckley doesn’t believe everyone should be screened. He suggests that doctors focus on people with iron deficiency symptoms, such as fatigue and brain fog, and those at high risk for deficiency, such as pregnant women. Who is at risk for low iron? The biggest risk factor for iron deficiency is being female. Pregnant women are especially at risk.
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