are there peptides for anemia FAQ

The most common effects of low iron are:

How long you should take an iron supplement depends on what is causing your iron deficiency and how well the supplements work. After you’ve been taking the iron for 1 to 4 weeks, you probably will start feeling better. Your doctor may recommend another blood test to see if there is any improvement. If the supplements are helping, you would usually continue to take them for up to 6 months. Your doctor will likely check to see if your iron level stays normal. If you have a long-term (chronic) illness that is causing the iron deficiency, you may need to take the supplements for a long time.

Iron is a mineral that's necessary for life. It plays a key role in making red blood cells, which carry oxygen. If you don't have enough iron, you may get iron-deficiency anemia, a low level of red blood cells. You can get iron from food and from supplements. Most people in the U.S. get enough iron from their diet and don't need supplements. But if a blood test shows your iron levels are low, your doctor might recommend an iron supplement.

Iron supplements are often used to treat iron-deficiencyanemia caused by:

The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) includes the iron you get from both the food you eat and any supplements you take.