Why Would You Be Low in Iron?
You have long or heavy periods: Losing large amounts of menstrual blood can increase the risk of being deficient
Improper absorption: This nutrient cannot be adequately absorbed when digestive disorders are present such as coeliac disease or inflammatory bowel disease. Taking medications like PPIs and antacids can also affect decreased rates of absorption because it interferes with stomach acid production.
You are vegetarian or vegan: Many people who follow this lifestyle of refraining from eating meat or having a lack of animal products make it more difficult (but not impossible) to get enough of this nutrient from your diet.
Your diet does not provide a sufficient amount of nutrients
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