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A member asked:
Ferritin = 39. hemoglobin = 13.4. hematocrit = 39.8. some hair shedding. i'm a woman in her 30s. should i take an iron supplement? if yes, how much?
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No harm: Your hemoglobin is normal and so is your ferritin. Taking over the counter iron supplement will not do any harm. Take the pill with food to minimize stomach upset. You may need to take a fiber laxative if you get constipated. The hair loss is not due to iron deficiency.
Answered 11/13/2015
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