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iron deficiency anemia

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Noun1.iron deficiency anemia - a form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding
iron deficiency anaemia
chlorosis, greensickness - iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
anemia, anaemia - a deficiency of red blood cells


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GI blood loss or iron deficiency anemia in runners is multifactorial.
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in endurance runners by Feller, Edward R. / AMAA Journal
The main cause of iron deficiency anemia in an athletic woman is too little dietary iron to meet physiologic needs.
The Clinic by Running & FitNews
While vegetarians are not more prone to iron deficiency anemia than nonvegetarians, I suggest that you check with your health care provider to clear this issue up (I recommend seeing an MD, DO, or a nurse practitioner).
NUTRITION HOTLINE by HAVALA, SUZANNE / Vegetarian Journal
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