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My hemoglobin is 11 .6 .should i take iron tablet? Is it compulsory? And is it ok if i take folic acid now?
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Your haemoglobin is not too low so better to increase with iron rich foods like apples,leafy vegetables,dates,jagged,vegetable soups with beetroot.
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