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Please tell me how long it takes for to get your iron levels back up to healthy levels?
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See below: It depends on your diet and whether you're taking iron pill supplements. Foods rich in iron including greens, beans, lentils, red meat, egg yolks, mollusks, dried fruits, and enriched cereals/grains. Food high in vit c also help absorp iron better. Cook in cast iron pan also help.
Answered 5/6/2019
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