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My iron levels doubled in 1 week from 8 to 16 umols l my hb count is always within normal with little change what could be the reason behind this ?
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Not sure.: Laboratory error. In fact maybe both measurements are in error. The gut cannot absorb more than about 5 mg iron per day. This is insufficient to change your iron levels in the way you describe.
Answered 10/24/2012
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