Iron is required to produce red blood cells. When you have an iron deficiency, your hemoglobin levels drop, and the most visible marker of this is pale skin. If your face loses its natural, healthy flush and starts looking gray or yellowed, request a blood test. You could be dealing with anemia—a severe form of iron deficiency that can have serious health consequences if left untreated by a physician.

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