Iron Deficiency: What You Need To Know When Your Iron Levels Are Low

Iron Deficiency: What You Need to Know When Your Iron Levels Are Low.
This video will outline the common symptoms of iron deficiency, the role iron plays in the body, what causes iron deficiency, the three stages of iron deficiency, and treatments.

This video was made by McMaster students (Raquel Melanson, Sonia Beheshtinia, Sanari Wickramaratne, and Luxiga Thanabalachandran) in collaboration with the Mc​Master Demystifying Medicine Program.

This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health.

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