Posted on: 14.04.2021 Posted by: Drlark Comments: 0
 

October 10, 2003

 

Determining Your Iron Needs

If you are a woman and you answer “Yes”

to any of the following, then you may need supplemental iron. Click

here to read about iron

and the amounts you should take.

  Yes No
I am still menstruating

 
I am a vegetarian

 
I am in late perimenopause

 
I am in menopause

 
I have a history of anemia or

low red blood cells

 
I have a bleeding problem, such

as an ulcer

 
I have a problem digesting food

and absorbing nutrients

 
I am 65 or older

 
My serum ferritin blood levels

are below normal

 
I am an amateur or professional

athlete

 
 

 
 



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