Tag: Chronic blood loss

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, and increasingly, it is recognized that this can occur even without the presence of anemia. A non-anemic iron deficiency means that while your hemoglobin levels are still in the normal range, your body's iron stores are depleted. Understanding the root cause of this condition is crucial for effective treatment and preventing progression to more severe iron deficiency anemia.

Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world, affecting an estimated 25% of the global population. For those who diligently take supplements and eat an iron-rich diet yet still ask, "Why won't my iron stay up?", the answer is often more complex than simple dietary intake.