Iron: The Most Common Nutrient Deficiency, Linked to Parkinson’s and Compromised Immunity

Iron: The Most Common Nutrient Deficiency, Linked to Parkinson’s and Compromised Immunity
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Iron deficiency affects about 30 percent of the global population, making it one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the world. It’s also one of the most harmful.

Consequences vary from impaired brain development in children and increased dementia risks in adults to a crippled immune system across all age groups.

Vance Voetberg
Vance Voetberg
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Vance Voetberg is a journalist for The Epoch Times based in the Pacific Northwest. He holds a B.S. in journalism and aims to present truthful, inspiring health-related news. He is the founder of the nutrition blog “Running On Butter.”
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