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Iron tablet and hypothyroid !

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All said to take vit c tablet with iron tablet for better absorption.. this tablet in Amazon has mentioned tat it contains both iron and vit c , so kindly see this link ( Carbamide Forte Novus Health Supplements Iron + Vitamin C + Folic Acid (100 Tablets)

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and tel is it useful to.take ?? My ferritin is too low it's just 8 ... And am on 50 MCG eltroxin ... !! So if I take this tablet , no need for takin vitamin c with iron ?

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Hello, it is recommended to take iron with vitamin C to help absorption and prevent constipation, we don't endorse any particular product & GPs usually prescribe iron if you need it. Don't forget to take it 4 hours away from Levothyroxine :)

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Ok mam thanks

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