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I've been supplementing with 28 mg of iron once a day. is that an adequate amount to raise my ferritun level that is currently at a 9?

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Unlikely, a low dose: yet impossible to answer. Why? Results=a function of absorption food+any supplements minus body (especially bone marrow) usage & rate of loss (especially in red blood cells), thus very individual. Knowing requires more information & rechecking Serum Fe, ferritin & TIBC, etc. Common supplement dosages (e.g. Slow-Fe) is 2 x 160-325 mg/day, higher doses tending to induce constipation & GI problems.

Answered 2/23/2015

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