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2. Iron

Iron is an essential mineral used in hemoglobin, a component in red blood cells. Insufficient iron can cause fatigue, and iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia across the world.

Symptoms of iron deficiency include headaches, weakness, dizziness, cold hands and feet, and unusual food cravings. Although women are more commonly affected by iron deficiency, it's also a problem for boys under the age of 5 and men over 65.

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