Women and Iron

Almost 50 percent of women and three-quarters of teenaged females aren’t getting enough iron from their food.

Generally speaking, women are smaller than men. As a result, our nutritional requirements—from protein, carbs, and fats to vitamins and minerals—are often less than our male counterparts.

 

But not when it comes to iron: We often need more iron than men.

 

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