Friday, September 11, 2009

USDA DRI Fe

Daily:
8mg healthy, non-mentruating adult
18mg menstruating female
16mg vegetarians
20mg blood donors

Note: Bone marrow response limited to 20mg per day.

Expect Hgb to improve 1g/dL every 2-3 weeks in compliant patient

FeSO4: 300mg = 60 mg elemental Fe
FeGluconate: 325mg = 36 mg elemental Fe

Add Vit C
Avoid tea/tannins, phytates (bran, cereal), PPI/antacids, H2 blockers

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