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What can i do to make sure i get enough iron and other important nutrients in my blood?

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Dr. Steven Machtinger answered

Eat right: The best source of iron is lean red meat. There is iron in spinach and other vegetables but it is not easily absorbed from the GI tract.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

What can i do to make sure i get enough iron and other important nutrients in my blood?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Machtinger answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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