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Karla Pope

This nutrient deficiency could be the culprit behind your brain fog, sluggishness, and lack of concentration

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Can’t focus on the task at hand or feeling sluggish beyond the afternoon slump? One possible cause: iron-deficiency anemia (IDA). 

About 3 million Americans have anemia, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and those are just the people who’ve been diagnosed. Many others live with the condition for years without realizing it. 

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