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Iron deficiency may affect nearly 1 in 3 adults in the U.S., new study finds

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An analysis of data from more than 8,000 adults in the U.S. found 14% had low iron blood levels, a condition known as absolute iron deficiency.

15% had the right iron levels but their bodies couldn’t use the essential mineral properly, a study says.

The biggest risk factor for iron deficiency is being female.

The best food source of iron is red meat, which contains heme, Ardehali said.

Other than meat, good dietary sources of iron include: Seafood Shellfish Beans , dark green leafy vegetables like spinach.

Iron deficiency can be a sign of some serious health problems, such as colorectal cancer.

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