Can You Have Iron Deficiency with Normal Iron Levels?
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According to a 2021 study, iron deficiency without anemia is three times more common than iron-deficiency anemia. It is indeed possible to have iron deficiency with normal iron levels, a situation that often goes undiagnosed due to misleading lab results. This condition, known as functional iron deficiency, requires careful interpretation of multiple iron markers to uncover.
