If I plan to donate blood every time I can (every 56 days), should I take iron supplements?

25-year-old woman4 years ago

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25-year-old woman · 4 years ago

I see that Héma Québec suggests 18 mg per day, but to talk to a pharmacist. My current contraception means I don't have my period so I probably lose less iron?

Alexandre Chagnon · 4 years ago

Hello Ma'am,

If you are not menstruating at all and your diet is relatively good (3 meals a day), taking a supplement is probably not necessary, indeed!

Happy day,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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