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References used for this fact sheet
- Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand, 2006, National Health and Medical Research Council, Australian Government. More information here.
- Iron deficiency anaemia, MedlinePlus, National Institutes of Health US. More information here.
- Dietary supplement fact sheet – iron, Office of Dietary Supplements, NIH Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health US. More information here.
- Iron overdose, MedlinePlus, National Institutes of Health US. More information here.
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