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Best practices for taking IronBiotic for optimal iron absorption.
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✿ It's best to take 1-2 IronBiotic capsules (depending on your iron levels) every second day. Your liver produces hepcidin, an iron inhibitor that lasts in the body for about 48 hours. Taking iron supplements every second day bypasses this mechanism, improving iron absorption in the gut!
👉 If you see a practitioner, let them guide your dose.
✿ Iron is best taken on an empty stomach, but it can cause nausea for some! Try taking it before bedtime, when your stomach is not completely empty but light enough to avoid discomfort.
✿ Iron supplements don’t absorb well when taken with:
It’s best to space out IronBiotic from these by at least one hour!
For more tips on troubleshooting your iron levels, read Why Aren't My Iron Levels Coming Up?.
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