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Yes you need iron because if you don't have iron then you can not live
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoHe does if he is anemic. I've been on them for years. A blood test will tell. Iron can be toxic if there is too much of it.
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∙ 10y agoIron supplements would be prescribed by a doctor for a person with iron deficiencies or anemia. Iron supplements can be taken orally or intravenously.
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Where can you buy iron supplements?
One can purchase iron supplements from a variety of stores. Stores such as Target, Vitamin Shoppe, Walgreens, Amazon, and Walmart sell iron supplements.
What interactions do iron supplements have?
The iron will reduce the effectiveness of the antibiotic. Also, iron supplements reduces the effectiveness of levodopa, which is used in treatment of Parkinson's disease.
How do you stop pica?
Iron supplements.
Why do girls need more iron after puberty?
Because they lose blood in their periods. Iron is needed to make blood. Some girls can become anaemic if they don't take iron supplements.
Are prenatal vitamins bad for men?
It is not usually recommended. As I am sure you are probably aware, men lack a menstrual cycle. Due to this, there need for iron is actually much lower than a woman's. Prenatal vitamins are very high in iron and can actually cause some problems for a man. Vitamin companies such as One-A-Day have men's formulas to meet their specific needs. If anyone ever has specific health issues or is on any kind of other medications, a doctor should always be asked before starting new supplements or supplements that are intended for another purpose.
How are iron supplements available?
Iron is available in a number of over-the-counter supplements (ferrous fumerate, ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, iron dextran) as both heme iron and nonheme iron. Also in some multivitamins.
Does anaemia stay with you for life?
No, it is just iron deficiency. If you use iron supplements, you will feel better. After that you just need to maintain a proper diet (with the right amount of iron) and you won't have that problem anymore.
Why do women and teenagers need more iron compared to others?
Women lose iron due to their monthly menstrual flow (iron is found in red blood cells); teenagers are still growing, and thus benefit from added iron supplements.
Why doesn't iron supplements help anemia?
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Where could one purchase safe enhancement supplements for men?
You need to discuss with your doctor to find a safe supplement. The majority of supplements are fake and nothing more than water pills. Supplements that work such as Viagra require a prescription.
If no cause of anemia is found can you stay on iron supplements?
Yes actually because Iron can also deplete in the body daily so its not bad to replenish them everyday using supplements.
Does fish oil contain iron?
Fish oil supplements contain adequate amounts of iron.
