Multivitamins With or Without Iron?
A good multivitamin can be considered a hedge against nutritional gaps in the diet. Some multivitamins contain everything but the kitchen sink! And many contain iron. Do you really need extra iron? For most people the answer is "no." In some instances, however, your doctor may recommend supplemental iron (as with iron deficiency anemia). But taking added iron when you don't need it may be harmful. Read More
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Best Advice on Supplements? Ask Your Doctor and Pharmacist
Recent lay press articles have called into question the wisdom of using supplements for health, citing concerns about safety and lack of regulation. There are reasons for caution, just as there are when considering the use of pharmaceuticals. In the case of drugs we first seek advice from our doctors and pharmacists. The same should be true for the use of supplements, herbs and vitamins. There are many good supplementa products on the market - your doctor or pharmacist should be able to help you identify them. Read More
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