Low ferritin

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Low ferritin

Asked for Male, 30 Years

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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Dr. Sudarshan S. General Physician 10 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sudarshan S.

General Physician 10 yrs exp Chennai

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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