Iron-Deficiency Anemia - Supplements for Iron Deficiency

Find balance and beat iron-deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency, whether it is severe enough to lead to anemia or not, can result from a number of health issues. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Take iron as directed
Follow your healthcare provider's instructions

Get your vitamin C

Eating vitamin C-rich foods with meals and taking 100 to 500 mg of vitamin C with iron supplements will improve your iron absorption

Don't mix iron with beverage breaks
Drinking coffee or tea with iron supplements inhibits absorption

Find the cause
Iron deficiency can have many non-nutritional causes, including some serious diseases, so work with your healthcare provider to investigate why you are low in iron

Know your iron level
To avoid possible problems related to iron overload, have your blood tested regularly for both high and low iron while you are taking iron supplements
These recommendations are not comprehensive and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.