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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Agra
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There are two types of iron found in the diet. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
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If you have an iron deficiency, you can take supplement pills. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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Pediatrician•Delhi
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Iron is an essential nutrient and mineral that is required by adults and children alike. Iron helps move oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and helps muscles store and use oxygen. It is especially important for children because it aids development and prevents anaemia. Untreated iron deficiency in children can cause physical and mental delays. It can lead to less healthy red blood cells in the child's blood stream which will cause a delay in the growth of physical and mental faculties...more
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Sexologist•Hyderabad
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Hemochromatosis is a disorder in which the body stores too much iron. Iron is an important nutrient that helps the hemoglobin in blood cells carry oxygen to your body's organs and tissues. Your intestines absorb the iron your body needs from the food you eat. The amount it absorbs is finely calibrated to replace the small amount of iron lost each day.

If you have hemochromatosis, your body absorbs more iron than it uses. The body has no way to remove the extra iron, so it stores it in t...more
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Homeopath•Hyderabad
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Hemochromatosis is a disorder in which the body stores too much iron. Iron is an important nutrient that helps the hemoglobin in blood cells carry oxygen to your body's organs and tissues. Your intestines absorb the iron your body needs from the food you eat. The amount it absorbs is finely calibrated to replace the small amount of iron lost each day.

If you have hemochromatosis, your body absorbs more iron than it uses. The body has no way to remove the extra iron, so it stores it in t...more
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Iron is an essential nutrient and mineral that is required by adults and children alike. Iron helps move oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and helps muscles store and use oxygen. It is especially important for children because it aids development and prevents anaemia. Untreated iron deficiency in children can cause physical and mental delays. It can lead to less healthy red blood cells in the child's blood stream which will cause a delay in the growth of physical and mental faculties...more
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
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Hello, take iron rich food- Legumes, nuts, leafy vegetable, milk. And start with supplement if required.
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Homeopath•Vadodara
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Don't go for infusion unless it is absolutely necessary... as it is just a temporary solution..
Find out the cause of low iron and get proper treatment for it..
You can consult me at lybrate for homoeopathic treatment with more details.
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Anemia is an inherited ailment. True or False? Attempt this quiz and find out.
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