What Is Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)?
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) takes place if the body does not have enough iron.
It can be diagnosed with a simple blood test.
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Anyone can become iron deficient, but some people are more likely to develop the condition.
For example, pregnant people are more at risk for developing IDA becauseiron needs increase throughout pregnancy.
Iron Supplements
Iron supplementshave been used as a standard practice for treating iron deficiency anemia.
However, the dose matters when it comes to the data surrounding supplementation.
Taking vitamin C with non-heme sources of iron may help maximize iron absorption with little risk.
This is because of the heme form of the iron that these foods contain.
Red meat, chicken, and shellfish can be helpful additions to your diet.
Tea has been shown to reduce iron absorption by 90%.
Take antacids or calcium 12 hours apart from your iron.
If your copper levels are low, your body might have a hard time absorbing iron.
It appears thatvitamin Cneeds to be taken in a dose of 200 mg to reap the potential benefit.
While taking supplemental vitamin C is low-risk, it’s not risk-free.
Talk to your doctor before starting any kind of vitamin supplement.
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