#disease #Healthy #Healthcare #Healthylifestyle #Health #diseasetreatment -Iron Supplements for Athletic Teens Ravin Agah Ravin Agah, M.D., Ph.D. Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sutter Care at Home Question: Is it safe to take a low-dose iron supplement if you're not anemic? My teenage daughter is a distance runner, and her coach recommends them for girls on the cross country team. Answer: Generally it is not recommended to take low-dose iron if you're not anemic. Excessive iron can be deposited in the liver and can cause problems. Runners often get "runners anemia" which is why some coaches recommend low-dose iron pills. If you are concerned, I'd suggest you ask your physician to test your daughter for anemia. www.sutterhealth.org

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#disease #Healthy #Healthcare #Healthylifestyle #Health #diseasetreatment -Iron Supplements for Athletic Teens Ravin Agah Ravin Agah, M.D., Ph.D. Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sutter Care at Home Question: Is it safe to take a low-dose iron supplement if you're not anemic? My teenage daughter is a distance runner, and her coach recommends them for girls on the cross country team. Answer: Generally it is not recommended to take low-dose iron if you're not anemic. Excessive iron can be deposited in the liver and can cause problems. Runners often get "runners anemia" which is why some coaches recommend low-dose iron pills. If you are concerned, I'd suggest you ask your physician to test your daughter for anemia. www.sutterhealth.org

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