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 09 Dec 2024
If you have boderline iron deficiency then you can get rid of it by consuming a diet rich in iron, green leafy vegetables and fortified cereals.
It may take 30-90 days for iron deficiency to get resolved by diet. However, if you have a blood disorder you may need regular medications to keep up the iron levels.
A serum ferritin test helps the doctor understand how much iron or ferritin the body is storing.
Usually not, however, if your doctor feels that iron levels are low then you can improve the levels by consuming iron rich diet.
Hb Test, Hb
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