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Should i take an iron supplement if my haemoglobin i is low?

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A good idea.: This is good because hb us usually low in women particularly due to menstrual cycles that involve loss of blood. Iron is needed to complete red blood cell development, and so replace lost blood. A balanced diet with a healthy portion of red meat also helps.

Answered 4/27/2013

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