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My doctor told me to take iron because im anemic i have some that i put under my tongue that dissolve there only 25 mg should i double the dose because these are the only ones that dont hurt my stomach or make me sick. what is the limit of daily
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You may take it 2-3 times a day. 60 mg/day is usually sufficient dose. Visit this site for iron rich foods that you may wish to take: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-add-more-iron-to-your-diet/ Wish you good health!
Answered 9/19/2021
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