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Iron deficiency and infertility By: Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD Iron deficiency is a common condition in which there’s an inadequate supply of iron in your bloodstream. It’s the most prevalent nutritional deficiency, even affecting people in developed countries like the United States and is one of the leading health care burdens around the world.[1] IfContinue reading “Iron Deficiency and Infertility”

My Supplement Has 100% of the RDA of Iron but My Iron is Still Low? If you find yourself wondering why you are taking enough iron but you are still iron deficient, you may be taking the wrong type of iron. There are two types of iron. One is ionic iron which is manufactured inContinue reading “RDA of Iron”

“Iron Deficient? “Have GERD or frequent Indigestion?” Then you’re probably taking a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) like Prilosec, Prevacid, Dexilent, Aciphex, or Protonix.  If so, you should be taking Proferrin® because PPI’s can and do impair absorption of non-heme iron. Your “typical” iron supplement won’t help if you’re taking a PPI,  according to Dr. SharmaContinue reading “PPI’s & Iron Deficiency”

Do I Need Vitamin C with my Iron Supplement? The answer is mostly no, and it all depends upon which type of iron supplement you take. When considering Vitamin C and Iron absorption, remember that there are two types of iron supplements. Ionic Iron supplements are inexpensive to manufacture and are found in various formsContinue reading “Vitamin C and Iron Absorption”

Iron Supplements for Women Experiencing Iron Deficiency Iron deficiency is caused by an insufficient amount of iron in the blood. Inadequate dietary intake of iron can lead to iron deficiency, which can lead to iron deficiency anemia. iron deficiency anemia is a condition in which blood does not have an adequate number of healthy redContinue reading “Women and Iron”