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Anemia is a condition caused by a "_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://manhattancardiology.com/blog/anemia-vs-iron-deficiency-what-is-the-difference/\">low number of red blood cells. Iron-deficiency anemia is the "_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22824-iron-deficiency-anemia\">most common type of anemia, according to the Cleveland Clinic, and it happens when your body doesn’t have enough iron to turn into hemoglobin, which is in your red blood cells.
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Vitamin C "_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7607440/#:~:text=and%20relieve%20symptoms.-,3,state%20from%20its%20original%20form.\">promotes iron absorption, so taking your daily supplement with orange juice or another vitamin C source may help your body process it. This may be especially important if your iron supplement is iron only and isn't fortified with vitamins, like in a multivitamin.
According to the "_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/iron-supplement-oral-route-parenteral-route/precautions/drg-20070148?p=1#:~:text=Iron%20is%20best%20absorbed%20when,food%20or%20immediately%20after%20meals.\">Mayo Clinic, iron supplements may be best absorbed on an empty stomach, but since it can cause stomach or digestive upset, you may find it easier to take after a meal or with food. The Cleveland Clinic says to avoid taking iron supplements with milk, caffeine, antacids (Tums) or calcium supplements.
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Iron in food sources is either heme or non-heme. Foods with sources of heme iron include meat and other animal products, and it's easier for the body to use. Non-heme iron sources include beans, nuts, vegetables such as dark leafy greens and fortified grains. "_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK540969/#_article-20496_s8_\">Non-heme iron sources have less bioavailability than animal or heme iron foods, which is why vegetarians and vegans may be more likely to need an iron supplement than meat eaters.
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If someone's iron is low, or their doctor told them they have iron-deficiency anemia, chances are iron supplements are completely safe to take.
In uncommon cases, people with a health condition called "_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14971-hemochromatosis-iron-overload\">hemochromatosis may actually have too much iron in their blood and shouldn't take over-the-counter supplements that contain iron. If you have a condition that affects your blood, ask your doctor before starting a dietary supplement that contains iron.
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