What Causes You to Lose Iron in Your Body?
                                
                                
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                                Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, affecting over 1.6 billion people. While diet is often the first suspect, inadequate intake is only one piece of the puzzle. Losing iron can happen for a number of reasons, with blood loss being a primary culprit in many cases.