Do you have low iron? Millions of women are tired, misdiagnosed, and undertreated A significant percentage of women and girls, particularly those who menstruate, have insufficient iron levels, a condition often missed by standard anemia screening. The most sensitive diagnostic test for iron deficiency is ferritin, a measure of iron stores, which is not part of routine blood work. Common iron supplements can cause significant gastrointestinal side effects and may not be well-absorbed, leading many to abandon treatment. Iron from animal sources (heme iron), especially liver and red meat, is far more bioavailable than iron from plants or supplements and is often…

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