I know for sure from recent blood tests that I’m anemic from extremely heavy periods, my doctor does know about the heavy periods, anyway can i take care of the anemia on my own or should i really go back to the doctor for treatment? are iron suplements the only way to treat anemia?, because [...]
My doctor actually had to write me a note to get Iron supplements from the pharmacy. Is it dangerous? Why do they make it so hard to buy?
You only take iron supplements if you have low amounts of iron in your blood. Taking extra can be harmful to your health.
do they make you stronger?
or what?
I read that ferrous iron supplements are more easily absorbed than ferric iron supplements. So why are ferric iron supplements created and why would I choose them? Are there any benefits to ferric iron supplements?