THE SHORT VERSION
Iron deficiency can be identified by dark circles, dry skin and breaking hair. Social media awash with claims iron deficiency could be identified in the mirror.
Madeleine Finlay explains why so many of us struggle with iron levels. She also explains how we can diagnose low iron and how to correct a deficiency.
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