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Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that around 30% of the global population is affected, with women of reproductive age and young children at highest risk. The consequences range from fatigue and reduced exercise capacity in mild cases to iron-deficiency anaemia in severe cases. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements recommends 8mg/day for adult men and postmenopausal women, and 18mg/day for premenopausal women (rising to 27mg during pregnancy).