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    2020
    High Quality

    The efficacy and safety of vitamin C for iron supplementation in adult patients with iron deficiency anemia: a randomized clinical trial

    Li N, Zhao G, Wu W

    Published in JAMA Network Open

    Key Findings

    Adding vitamin C to oral iron gave no additional hemoglobin or ferritin benefit in iron deficiency anemia.

    Conclusions

    Vitamin C supplements are not essential alongside oral iron for iron deficiency anemia.

    Supplements Studied

    Iron
    Mineral

    Among patients with IDA, oral iron supplements alone were equivalent to oral iron supplements plus vitamin C in improving hemoglobin recovery and iron absorption.

    Vitamin C
    Vitamin

    Among patients with IDA, oral iron supplements alone were equivalent to oral iron supplements plus vitamin C in improving hemoglobin recovery and iron absorption.

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2020
    Quality Score:8/10

    This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.