I've just had a full body checkup, and it turns out I'm right on the border with iron deficiency. When I checked online for solutions, I read that taking iron tablets, like those multivitamin ones, might not be the best idea. I'm a bit confused and worried about what's the best way to address this. Could you suggest some alternative treatments or advice on improving my iron levels naturally?

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add pumpkinseeds and dates to your diet and consume more greeen leafy vrgitables

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Always it must be symptomatic approach if you have no symptoms repeat the test after a week if its still on higher side that need evaluation like chest xray,Us abdomen,urine culture etc.,visit Physician for the same

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