Question 1

is iron supplement a must or one can handle minor anemia case by taking iron rich foods and that will work? what is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Iron supplementation: Obtaining iron via diet is preferrable (depending on level of iron deficiency)/

Question 2

is 28mg of iron supplement too much?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you're very deficient you may want an iron supplement that contains this much iron.  The daily reference intake for men is 8mg/day; for women 8-18mg/day.  But these are for people with no iron loss.  Your doctor may want you to use this higher 28 mg dosage for a time.  It can may you nauseated, so please take with meals.

Question 3

do men over 50 need an iron supplement?

Accepted Answer

No: The two main reasons for iron supplementation is blood loss ie from menstrual cycles ( females ) or GI loss , in which case upper and lower endoscopy is needed.  If iron not utilized a bone marrow biopsy is indicated.

Question 4

what is the flow fe iron supplement used for?

Accepted Answer

Not flow but slow fe: It is not flow fe but slow fe, means it is absorped slowly.It is used to correct iron deficiency anemia.

Question 5

what amount of an iron supplement is too much?

Accepted Answer

That depends: The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of elemental iron is 10 mg for adult males, 15 mg for adult, pre-menopausal women, and 10 mg for postmenopausal women. Usual supplement dose is Regular-release ferrous sulfate: 325 mg orally 3 times a day or 300 mg orally 4 times a day may be given.

Question 6

can i take xareltro and a iron supplement together?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can but if you have to take xarelto with foods along with iron pill, the iron absorption may be less.

Question 7

can i take an iron supplement & b-12 at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should be able to take B12 and iron at the same time. Iron does however interfere with other vitamins and minerals being absorbed such as calcium, magnesium, and vitamin c.

Question 8

what milligram is considered overdose for iron supplement?

Accepted Answer

A child may become: Toxic after ingesting 10-20 mg/kg of elemental iron. &gt;60 mg/kg can cause serious toxicity sxs. Iron overdose can be lethal. If you are considering an overdose please obtain help at your nearest emergency room or contact the national suicide prevention lifeline phone number at 1-800-273-8255 - 24 hours per day/ 7 days per week. Take care.

Question 9

why should you need iron supplement if your body can recycle iron?

Accepted Answer

Not 100% recycled: Some iron is lost because the body cannot recycle and reuse 100% of its iron. Therefore, a dietary source of iron is needed. However, taking excess iron (more than the body needs) eventually becomes harmful. So, one should discuss with his or her doctor to see how much iron supplementation is needed, if any. Many people get enough iron from their diet, but some do need iron supplements.

Question 10

i'm a man that took a 65mg iron supplement. do i have anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Not at all but...: Men need iron too but generally get all they need from diet. 65 mg is not a large dose and should have no significant impact.  But don't take iron regularly. Iron is a pro-oxidant and excess iron increases risk of heart disease and cancer (and lowering iron stores by donating blood may reduce risk of heart disease and cancer). But I expect no problems from the small amount of iron you took.

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