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In the past i've been diagnosed with anemia and i have heavy menstrual periods and wanted to know if i should take iron supplements and what kind?
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Yes: Most women who are menstruating lean toward iron deficiency. Any Iron supplement should suffice. If combined with Vitamin C, iron absorption is about 90%. Without Vitamin C, iron absorption can be as low as 10%. Vitamin C also help avoid constipation, a frequent complaint from women on iron supplements.
Answered 10/16/2015
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