The FDA has expanded the indication of ferric maltol (Accrufer) capsules for the treatment of iron deficiency to include adolescents. The approval makes the drug the first prescription oral medicine ...

Medically reviewed by Paria Sanaty Zadeh, PharmD Iron and magnesium supplements can be used if recommended by a healthcare ...

Avoid dairy, tea, and high-calcium foods when taking iron to maximize absorption. For best results, take iron in the morning on an empty stomach with vitamin C-rich foods. Feeling low in energy, short ...

Iron plays an incredibly important role in the body. According to the Mayo Clinic, iron is responsible for helping your body produce hemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that allows them to ...