Posted on: 24.09.2021 Posted by: Drlark Comments: 0


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