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Ferrous fumarate 210mg x3 daily how spread out should they be taken and how long between taking thyroid, ppis, calcium and mag should i give? awkward!

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Thyroid is best: Taken fasting first thing in the morning. It should not be taken within two hours (before or after) calcium, iron or vitamins as they will alter it's absorption.

Answered 4/24/2014

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