Are Iron Supplements Effective At Treating Anemia In An Elderly Patient?

Posted on Fri, 13 Oct 2017

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Question : Hi. I'd like ot know if I should be taking an iron supplement. I am 61, female, and enjoy life. I work out at a gym. 3 times a week. Several months ago I had anemia. What do you think? I am often tired from my mental health meds.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Iron supllement

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

Iron supplement should be taken when iron and ferritin levels are low in blood exams

If they are normal than you dont need to take iron supplements.

Hope this helps you.

Regards

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