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Low ferritin

2017-10-12 08:37:07
Suffering from hair loss and fatigue due to low ferritin. Can I take iron supplements to treat low ferritin. Most iron supplement brands contain 1.5 mg folic acid which I have read is too much and have side effects. Which iron supplement brand is most suitable to raise ferritin level.
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Yes you can take iron supplements. Most of the iron supplements come with folic acid. Folic acid is harmless and is actually good for your hair.
Next Steps
you can take tablet orofer XT which is easily available in pharmacies. dosage is once daily for 3 months
Health Tips
eat iron rich foods like dates, jaggery, Apple, drumsticks

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