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What Is Iron Supplement Prescribed For?
Hi, Doctor Rynne:
My doctor said that my blood shows elevated levels of red blood cells and ordered a 2nd test which was normal. Next he told me to buy SlowFE , an iron supplement. Is my understanding that iron promote red blood cells in the blood. Why he prescribed iron?
My doctor said that my blood shows elevated levels of red blood cells and ordered a 2nd test which was normal. Next he told me to buy SlowFE , an iron supplement. Is my understanding that iron promote red blood cells in the blood. Why he prescribed iron?
Fri, 13 Apr 2018
Hello,
Iron is a part of hemoglobin which we need for oxygen transport to every tissue of the body. Your iron store may be low for which you should take it. Improve diet which contains iron like leafy vegetables, spinach, jaggery and citrus juice which increases iron absorption capacity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
Iron is a part of hemoglobin which we need for oxygen transport to every tissue of the body. Your iron store may be low for which you should take it. Improve diet which contains iron like leafy vegetables, spinach, jaggery and citrus juice which increases iron absorption capacity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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