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How long would it take for one's hemogoblin level to rise from 10 to 12 and ferritin level from 6 to 30 with the use of iron supplements (90mg) daily?
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Iron deficiency: Since only 10 % or so of iron take b by mouth is absorbed,it may take weeks for the hgb to climb from 10to12. Often iron supplements are prescribed to be taken three times a day especially in menstruating women who are iron deficient and then the dose is reduced when the anemia is improved.
Answered 4/23/2015
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