How to Induce Iron Deficiency in Rats: Methods and Considerations
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, a significant public health problem reflected in animal models. To study the physiological and biochemical impacts of this condition, researchers need to reliably and ethically induce iron deficiency in rats, a common animal model. This guide outlines standard methodologies for establishing this crucial animal model for research.