Its a crucial nutrient that helps create red blood cells, supports healthy nerve function, and aids in converting the food you eat into energy
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However, theyre not considered sensitive, nor specific, and tend to only identify IDA not the early stages of iron depletion ( Identifying the earlier stages of depletion is beneficial, as doing so allows you to address the problem immediately be it through diet modifications or supplements rather than letting it progress to IDA before taking action
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