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I'm Starting A Heme Supplement Fo Low Iron To Prevent
Question: I'm starting a heme supplement fo low iron to prevent anemia & help with my low energy. This is a natural source extracted from undigested liquid fractions from the liver of beef. I cannot take a regular supplement because of IBS. The Journal of Nutrition states this to be more absorbable with less side effects. This website states to mg's of "elements" iron. I don't know what that means & am trying to find a safe dose
Brief Answer:
See milligrams in bottle.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
The iron found liver beef is more easily absorbable than other synthesised forms.
You can take around 225 mg of iron per day.
Make sure to accompan it with vitamin C in order to help it being absorbed better.
You can see the mg of iron found in your supplement bottle and make sure to take around 225 mg of iron.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further
See milligrams in bottle.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
The iron found liver beef is more easily absorbable than other synthesised forms.
You can take around 225 mg of iron per day.
Make sure to accompan it with vitamin C in order to help it being absorbed better.
You can see the mg of iron found in your supplement bottle and make sure to take around 225 mg of iron.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further
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