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Is it okey to take ferrous sulfate and folic acid 400mcg every day?

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Yes: These should be fine to take in a young female such as yourself. Only a patient with iron overload (hemochromatosis, etc.) should avoid iron supplementation. Most males do not need iron supplementation, but child-bearing aged females often can benefit from these two supplements.

Answered 9/14/2016

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