Does eating ice help if you're anemic? The surprising truth about pica and iron deficiency
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Studies show a strong link between iron-deficiency anemia and a compulsive craving for ice, known as pagophagia, or ice pica. This raises the question: **does eating ice help if you're anemic**? The answer is no; it is actually a symptom of the underlying condition, not a cure.
