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A member asked:
Should i avoid mutivitamins with iron 5mg dosage for men? i have no idea what is my iron intake from food..
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Yes: Studies have shown little value from multivitamins anyway but iron inhibits absorption of some vitamin and minerals and should not be taken at the same time anyway much less mixed with it.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Women need more iron: Women who are menstruating need more iron than men or women who don't have menses, because they are losing blood on a regular basis. Iron can also be obtained from the diet. You can keep a food journal for a week and have a dietician tell you if there's enough iron in your diet. Most menstruating women will need an iron supplement.
Answered 7/4/2014
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