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Iron

Minerals / Minerals and their derivatives

Also known as: Ferrous fumarateFerrous gluconateFerrous sulfate

Oral Uses

  • General anemia RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Iron helps to overcome iron deficiency. Take 30-60 mg of iron daily, in divided doses, for many months. May be used by pregnant women - in pregnancy case use it with folic acid]

  • Iron deficiency anemia RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Iron helps to overcome iron deficiency. Take 40-80 mg of iron daily, in divided doses, for many months. May be used by pregnant women - in pregnancy case use it with folic acid]

  • Depression RatingRatingRatingRating

    Iron helps to overcome iron deficiency; increases oxygenation of the brain and elevates mood. Take 20-40 mg of iron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Improving intelligence in children RatingRatingRatingRating

    Iron helps to overcome iron deficiency; increases oxygenation of the brain. Take iron daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Menorrhagia RatingRatingRatingRating

    Iron helps to overcome iron deficiency. Take 30-60 mg of iron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Restless legs syndrome RatingRatingRatingRating

    Iron helps to overcome iron deficiency; reduces restlessness and alleviates symptoms. Take 100-200 mg of iron daily, in divided doses, for many months. Use this dosage under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Athletic performance RatingRatingRating

    Iron helps to overcome iron deficiency; improves athletic performance and energy production. Take 20-40 mg of iron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Nutritive RatingRatingRating

    Iron is a nutritional support. Take 20-60 mg of iron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Improving hair and nail growth RatingRating

    Iron stimulates hair and nails growth. Take 20-40 mg of iron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Sialagogue Rating

    Iron is a sialagogue; increases and promotes saliva production. Take 20-40 mg of iron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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