Anemia is fairly common in the non developed world, but fairly rare in developed countries. Also, iron-deficiency anemia is only one kind of anemia, and many can happen even with high iron levels. I think the most common cause of anemia in the US is probably from low levels of some of the B vitamins, especially B6 and B12.
The reason iron is in so many foods is due to iron fortification laws (which Peat says were based on flawed notions in the 1940s). These laws never should have been passed in the first place, and should have been repealed in the 1970s. Jym Moon in his book, “Iron, the Most Toxic Metal” discusses how he and other iron researchers (including the late great E.D. Weinberg) testified before congress and the USDA that supplemental iron was harmful, and that fortification programs be ended. Even when Iron Deficiency Anemia does exist, it’s a medical problem, and cannot be solved with widespread “nutrition” solutions.
I know from getting deironed myself that lowering iron levels can increase energy levels and improve mood. It’s a subtle thing that happens over months, but I personally did feel significantly better when I got it near deficiency.
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