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Regarding dietary iron intake - for lactating women, the recommended dietary allowance is half (9mg) that of non-lactating women (18mg). Why is less iron needed for women who are sharing nutrients with their child, wouldn't they need more?

by /u/alwaysbehuman in /r/askscience

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