Determining Your Iron Needs

October 10, 2003

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