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My doctor has advised me that my iron level is on the low side of the normal range. Should I take iron supplements to boost it as my doctor is happy to leave the levels as they are.

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How low is low?

Is this just Ferritin or has he done a full iron panel?

As iron is low it's a good idea to check your other key nutrients to see if they are also low, if not already done ask for

Vit D

B12

Folate

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