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Taking iron supplements may indirectly affect your appetite, but it's not a direct cause of increased hunger. If someone is iron deficient, restoring iron levels can improve energy and overall well-being, which might lead to an increased desire for food. However, individual responses can vary, and factors such as diet, health status, and lifestyle also play significant roles in appetite regulation.
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What are the benefits of taking an iron and calcium supplement together?
Taking an iron and calcium supplement together can be beneficial because iron helps with oxygen transport in the body and calcium is important for bone health. Combining the two supplements can help support overall health and prevent deficiencies in these essential nutrients.
Why does omeprazole reduce iron absorption?
Iron is more readily absorbed in an acidic environment (gastric juices) but since omeprazole can decrease the gastric acid produced, it is good to take vitamin C (ascorbic acid) when taking an iron supplement (both of which should be if advised by your physician) or one can simply take a vitamin C supplement if taking omeprazole when no iron supplement is needed (as would be in the case of iron deficiency anemia which is determined by a blood test).
Why do you need iron supplement if your body can recycle iron?
A person might be taking an iron supplement if they are not getting enough iron in their normal diet, for example a vegetarian. The other reason could be that the body isn't quite good enough at recycling anyway; naturally, some iron will get lost and will have to be replaced.
What is -18?
It is a high-potency iron supplement. I would not recommend taking it unless your physician has stated otherwise.
What is .18?
It is a high-potency iron supplement. I would not recommend taking it unless your physician has stated otherwise.
Can you exercise after taking your Iron medicine?
maybe if you feel fine after your done taking them.
What is ferrex 18?
It is a high-potency iron supplement. I would not recommend taking it unless your physician has stated otherwise.
What does anemic mean?
It means you lack the required amount of iron in your blood. The red blood cells use the iron compound hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the cells.Lack of iron can lead to fatigue. It's usually easily combatted by eating iron-rich foods or taking an iron supplement. Anemia can run in families so if you feel you have it, then please see your doctor for a diagnosis. Too much iron can also be bad for you.
How much iron is in geritol?
Geritol is a multivitamin supplement that typically contains 18 mg of iron per dose. It is important to follow the recommended dosage on the product label to avoid taking too much iron, which can be harmful.
What is palafer?
It's an iron supplement.
How much time should you wait to take your iron tablet since taking the calcium and magnesium ones?
You should wait at least 3 hours from taking an iron tablet, until you take a calcium and magnesium supplement. This will allow for adequate absorption of all supplements.
Does geritol give you energy?
It MAY feel like an energy boost - IF you are fatigued with low-iron anemia or poor vitamin absorption. I'm a vegetarian and was just tested with low iron; after only a couple days taking Geritol tonic I seem to be more awake and alert. However if you have excess iron in your blood (women rarely do), I would avoid it as an energy booster.
