Can I take an iron supplement if I have haemoglobin 6g/dl?
Yes, you can take iron supplements if your hemoglobin levels are 6. However, consider investigating why your levels are low with a blood test.
Last updated on 11 May 2023
In most cases, you get your iron tests results within 24 hours.
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Iron deficiency in toddlers can be due to excessive intake of cow's milk only. Secondary reasons are rapid growth during this phase and inability to consume green leafy vegetables.
A good diet for getting over boderline iron deficiency is fortified cereals rich in iron and spinach. Additionally, take green leafy vegetables that will help you resolve your iron deficiency over a period of time.
Iron deficiency rarely causes death however, low levels of iron can cause multiple other complications which can make you feel fatigued throughout the day.
To know if your iron levels are low get a blood test done preferably a CBC or a full body check up.
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