Iron Supplements
Correct iron deficiency anaemia; support energy and oxygen transport
Forms
Ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, ferric ammonium citrate, liposomal iron
Advantages
Effective for diagnosed deficiency; widely available; low cost
Disadvantages
Should only be taken with confirmed deficiency; form affects tolerance
Side effects
Constipation, dark stools, nausea, stomach upset; liposomal form generally better tolerated
Interactions
Reduces absorption of levothyroxine, quinolone antibiotics, tetracyclines; calcium inhibits iron absorption
At-risk groups
Pre-menopausal women, vegetarians, athletes; NOT for men or post-menopausal women without diagnosis
Cautions
Do not supplement without testing; haemochromatosis contraindication; keep away from children
Related symptoms
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