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My ferritin is very low. however, my iron is normal; should i still take an iron supplement?
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If you are still having periods, taking iron will not do any harm and may be useful, Over the counter oral iron supplement with multivitamins would be okay. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.
Answered 12/24/2022
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