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What Are The Side Effects Of Iron Supplements?
I read that it is best not to take irong more than 16 days. My husband is 87 years old, and I am worried about side effects. My Guru, Dr. McDougall says we make all the Vitamins we need, and does not want us to take anything exept lots of good plant based diet food and exercise. Mahalo, INge Higa
Thu, 4 May 2017
Hi there,
You can opt for iron supplements only if there is demonstrated deficiency of haemoglobin (Hb) in blood. If the Hb is normal, there is no need to take the supplement. Same goes with other vitamins and minerals, as said by your doctor.
Iron supplements can cause hyperacidity and constipation. Increasing green leafy vegetables can give you more natural supplement of iron, as you prefer for natural plant based options.
Hope, this answers your query.
Regards.
Dr. Jyoti.
You can opt for iron supplements only if there is demonstrated deficiency of haemoglobin (Hb) in blood. If the Hb is normal, there is no need to take the supplement. Same goes with other vitamins and minerals, as said by your doctor.
Iron supplements can cause hyperacidity and constipation. Increasing green leafy vegetables can give you more natural supplement of iron, as you prefer for natural plant based options.
Hope, this answers your query.
Regards.
Dr. Jyoti.
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