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My body no longer absorbes iron why is it doing this?
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Iron deficiency from: Uc is due to poor absorption of iron related to the inflammation and blood loss related to bleeding. Take care!
Answered 12/30/2014
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Huh?: Relatively uncommon. Can be seen with generalized malabsorption such as celiac disease ( gluten enteropathy ) but generally this is associated with other signs of malnutrition. Iron absorption can be down if you have no stomach acid but this has not been seen with anti acid therapy. I think you should clear this up with your doctor. Iron can be taken with vit c to improve absorption.
Answered 5/27/2013
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