Re: Iron Supplement Question / 2 times a day

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Yes, it's 5-8 capsules a day of the Bluebonnet to get enough. I try to divide

it into two doses, as I've read the body can only absorb so much iron at one

time. So two separate doses may yield better absorption. Taking Vitamin C at

the same time as the iron will also enhance absorption.

I was on Hema-Plex iron for a while, it worked very well, and since it has 85 mg

elemental per pill, I needed only 2-3 pills a day. But it contains copper; I

tested too high in copper, so had to stop taking the Hema-Plex.

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> Hi, Everyone...

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> For those of you taking the Bluebonnet iron that's been recommended here,

> are you just taking like 5-8 capsules each day to get enough?! If so, do

> you take them all at the same time, or spread it out? I've been taking my

> current iron supplement all at night but it's just 3 tablets to get the 150

> mg. I'm planning to switch to see if the Bluebonnet is easier on my stomach

> but just wondering how much I need to order and then how to take it!

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> Thanks,

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> Jacki

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