One in Three Americans Are Now Iron Deficient
A new study shows nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States are deficient in this important nutrient. (JAMA Network, Sept. 2024)
Screening for iron deficiency is not routine, which makes it difficult to understand its prevalence. Iron deficiency is linked to poorer brain health, insomnia, heart failure, and other health concerns.
See below the 4 reasons why you may be iron deficient — and not even know about it.