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Can one still be iron deficient if his/her hemoglobin is 13.8?
Can one still be iron deficient if his/her hemoglobin is 13.8?
Can one still be iron deficient if his/her hemoglobin is 13.8?
Usually not, however, if your doctor feels that iron levels are low then you can improve the levels by consuming iron rich diet.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
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