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Hi i wanted to ask u if i should take iron tablets i don't know if im anemic but can i take them anyway becouse i took them one and i felt good?
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Iron : In general, if you are not deficienct you do not need to take iron tablet. A simple blood test can be done to check you riron level- to see if it is high or low. However, since you are at child bearing age- i would recommend you to take prenatal vitamin.
Answered 1/5/2016
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