I’m iron deficient and anxious❓ Why yes! I cannot tell you how often I see this in my practice. And it’s unfortunate because doctors miss this important cause/contributor to anxiety so much. And it leaves people sometimes taking medications which could be avoided. Why does iron deficiency play a role in anxiety? For one, iron is a cofactor for an enzyme called tyrosine hydroxylase. Those of you who have watched my ADHD video already know this. This enzyme is responsible for producing dopamine &