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Difference between slow fe iron and regular iron supplements? im anemic and been taking regular iron for a year. took slow fe before but dont know the difference
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Slow Fe: This is a form that is absorbed more slowly from the gut and tends to cause less gastrointestinal problems such as bloating and constipation.
Answered 10/20/2020
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