Are you tired, grumpy, unable to concentrate, suffering with mood swings, or is your hair thinning? You might have the UK’s most common nutrient deficiency and researchers claim it’s on the rise — linked in part to the popularity of fad diets and over-exercising. A lack of iron may lead to more serious health problems too. A study in July showed that a deficiency may raise the risk of heart disease, and this year research has linked anaemia — the most extreme form of low iron — to hearing loss. The World Health Organisation describes iron deficiency as a global public health problem of “epidemic proportions” and “the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world”.

Source: The Times September 15, 2017 14:15 UTC