Kids who don’t have enough iron in their blood are often the same kids who have trouble paying attention or who behave in ways linked to ADHD or autism.

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Iron Deficiency, Cognitive Functions, and Neurobehavioral Disorders in Children

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2019 May

This study found that kids with ADHD or autism often also have low iron levels, suggesting a common link between the two, so yes, iron deficiency is often seen with these disorders.

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Iron Deficiency, Cognitive Functions, and Neurobehavioral Disorders in Children

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DOI: 10.1007/s12031-019-01276-1

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