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Should vitamin c be taken with an iron supplement?

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Dr. Robert Lang answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Yes: The iron will be better absorbed if you take it with vitamin c.

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Answered 3/14/2013

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Yes- better absorbed: Yes, vitamin c has been proven in multiple studies to enhance the absorption of iron supplements! see http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/195055-does-vitamin-c-increase-iron-absorption/.

Answered 1/21/2019

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