When should men take iron supplements?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

Men do not need to take iron supplements unless they have a history of anemia (low red blood cell count), low blood iron, chronic bleeding or lack of iron in their diet. If you think you may need to take an iron supplement, discuss this with your doctor and do so only under his or her supervision.

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Our bodies need some inorganic substances like iron, calcium and chromium for proper health. If you're not getting enough of a particular mineral, there are a wide array of mineral supplements available. Often it is not as easy to take in or absorb minerals by themselves, so look for recommendations about taking supplements with a meal or seeing how supplements are frequently combined -- like calcium with vitamin D.

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When should men take iron supplements?

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