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What is the most effective supplement for low ferritin level?
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Ferrous gluconate: It's easier on the gut than the sulfate. The key is to find out WHY you have low serum ferritin. Hookworm? Ulcer? Stomach cancer? A 'pop' vegetarian diet without supplements? Don't treat a lab value -- get to the cause.
Answered 4/7/2018
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