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Take iron and vitamin C together. The presence of vitamin C can increase iron absorption by as much as 30 percent. Avoid taking an antacid at the same time you take iron. Stomach acid is needed to properly absorb iron.

Take iron while copper, manganese and molybdenum. They are required to complete the absorption of iron. Avoid using excessive amounts of zinc and vitamin E, which can interfere with iron absorption.

Taking vitamin A and B complex at the same time as iron. They are also required to complete the absorption of iron.

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