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I am advised to taken iron supplements, Immediately after drinking milk in the morning can I take iron tablets or should there be a gap of two hrs for iron absorption.
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The short term studies conducted suggest interaction between milk and iron, so taking iron tablets immediately after milk consumption is to be avoided. but the long term studies doesnot identify any such interaction, but still with the benefit of doubt to the above avoid the immediate cosumption after milk and give a gap of 2 hrs ideally. good luck
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