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Hi, this may seem stupid but are there calories in an iron infusion? they didnt ask for consent so im not sure what type it was. it's the awful colored stuff done over 15-30mins (1gr). i just read its suspended in glucose??
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The calorie content of these product is not significant. The glucose content is a simple additive that helps balance the content and improve the bodies tolerance to the infused material. The common additive is 5% dextrose.
Answered 9/13/2022
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Intravenous iron infusion does not have sufficient calories to make any difference to one's health!
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