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Shematologist Highlights Iron Deficiency’s Impact on Mental Health in Young Females
Jun 8, 2025, 14:49

Shematologist Highlights Iron Deficiency’s Impact on Mental Health in Young Females

Shematologist, Pediatric hematologist – Oncologist, shared a post on X:

“In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I’d like to remind you that your body NEEDS IRON to make serotonin and dopamine and ~40% of 12-21 yo females are deficient and most don’t even know it.”

Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in US Females Aged 12-21 Years, 2003-2020

Authors: Angela C. Weyand, Alexander Chaitoff, MD, Gary L. Freed, Michelle Sholzberg, Sung Won Choi, Patrick T. McGann

Shematologist Highlights Iron Deficiency's Impact on Mental Health in Young Females

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