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What is it called when your body can't absorb iron or an inability to absorb iron? i intake heaps of iron but still have an iron deficiency ?
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More info needed: Knowing your iron level, per cent saturation, and ferritin would be helpful. Also your hemoglobin pattern and mcv--size of red cells. Never take iron with milk or milk products, as the calcium decreases iron absorption, malabsorption of iron may be associated with bowel problems--discuss with your doctor. Best wishes!
Answered 7/29/2019
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