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Health Conditions
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Iron Deficiency Anemia
What is it?
IDA is a condition characterized by a decrease in the ability of the blood to carry oxygen. Oxygen is carried by a portion of the blood called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin transports the oxygen from the lungs to all other areas of the body. Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin. When the amount of iron stored in the body gets too low, hemoglobin can no longer carry oxygen effectively.
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