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Should I give iron supplements to my daughter when she starts her periods?
My daughter is 13 years old and has just started her menstrual cycle. Do you think I should be giving her iron supplements at this point as a precaution?
2 Answers
It’s a good idea for menstruating girls and women to ensure they are taking in enough iron in their diet. If dietary intake isn’t sufficient then a multivitamin with iron daily or an iron supplement 3 times a week is a good substitute.
Yes, with periods, she loses blood and some iron, so iron supplements will prevent anemia.