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What can cause low absorption of iron (ferritin 39) & omega3 fatty acid (hdl cholesterol 35) for 50+ female even after taking the right diet ?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

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Vit C: There are many reasons for vitamin deficiency. To absorb iron you must take vitamin C as well. If person taking any kind of anti acid- omeprazole, nexium, (esomeprazole) and others of this type- it will decrease absorption of many nutritional substances.

Answered 1/2/2016

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A member asked:

What can cause low absorption of iron (ferritin 39) & omega3 fatty acid (hdl cholesterol 35) for 50+ female even after taking the right diet ?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

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