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Compounds in tea may make it difficult for your body to absorb iron from foods or supplements, but the timing of your tea-drinking can make a difference.

Medically reviewed by Kristie Reed, PharmD Vitamin C can help increase the absorption of iron from plant-based sources and ...

Ferritin is a protein that stores and releases iron (a mineral) in the body. A ferritin test measures how much of this protein is in your blood, helping diagnose health conditions caused by too much ...

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What do ice cravings, hair loss, and mood have in common? They're all potentially weird signs of iron deficiency, which is actually relatively prevalent in women. An estimated 14% of US adults are ...

Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, takes a look at visible signs of iron deficiency. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): ...

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Key Takeaways Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron more effectively, so pairing ...