Best Fit Profiles
- iron-deficiency anemia correction under medical supervision
Anemia prevention and oxygen transport
Iron
Iron is essential for hemoglobin and myoglobin function. Supplementation is clearly effective in iron-deficiency anemia. Supplementation without confirmed deficiency is not recommended and may be harmful.
Evidence Level A
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- Effect Size
- Large in deficiency states; no benefit in iron-replete individuals
- Safety
- Moderate Risk
Iron overload causes oxidative damage and organ toxicity; always confirm deficiency via serum ferritin and transferrin saturation before supplementing. Hemochromatosis is an absolute contraindication.
Research Dosing
This reflects common ranges and protocols used in published studies, not personal medical advice.
- Typical Daily Dose
- 15-200 mg elemental iron (depending on deficiency severity)
- Timing
- On empty stomach for absorption; with food if GI intolerant
- Protocol Duration in Studies
- Until ferritin normalizes (typically 3-6 months)
Ferrous bisglycinate has better GI tolerability than ferrous sulfate at equivalent doses.