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How quickly through lack of optimal nutritional iron can you become anemic? been on a diet/exercise plan for 2 weeks and have the symptoms

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Anaemia: It is unlikely to develop a severe anaemia after two weeks unless you had anaemia prior to starting the program.. Get a CBC to give you a definitive diagnosis. Good Luck

Answered 4/30/2019

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A member asked:

How quickly through lack of optimal nutritional iron can you become anemic? been on a diet/exercise plan for 2 weeks and have the symptoms

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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