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Why Do I Have Iron Inspite Of Eating Enough Greens And Fruits?

thanks, I have been told I have low iron [17] whatever that means?
I have been given iron tablets to take but would like to know why?
I eat well, red meat at least four t times a week and lots of green vegs and fruit
Have been feeling so tired , is this why?
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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thanks for choosing healthcare magic

Even after taking red meat which is high source of iron if your iron level is less that mean ur body is not absorbing iron in proper way. That may be if u r taking coffee wine, or tea with food or red meat. Better to avoid them with food. For sometime u can take iron tablets to maintain iron level

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Why Do I Have Iron Inspite Of Eating Enough Greens And Fruits?

hi thanks for choosing healthcare magic Even after taking red meat which is high source of iron if your iron level is less that mean ur body is not absorbing iron in proper way. That may be if u r taking coffee wine, or tea with food or red meat. Better to avoid them with food. For sometime u can take iron tablets to maintain iron level thanks