Some clinics are prescribing colloidal Iron for iron deficiency anaemia
Iron supplements: When and how to take them: Iron supplements: When and how to take them
Taking iron supplements can help prevent iron deficiency. They are available in many different forms and may cause side effects in some people. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/iron-supplements?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Weekly%20News&utm_content=2020-06-10&utm_country=CA&utm_hcp=yes&apid=25283264&utm_term=MNT%20Weekly%20News
The dosage of iron that someone needs can vary depending on their age, sex, and whether or not they are pregnant or lactating. According to the NIH, the recommended daily amount of iron, in milligrams (mg), is as follows:
| Age | Male | Female | During pregnancy | During lactation |
| 0–6 months | 0.27 mg* | 0.27 mg* | ||
| 7–12 months | 11 mg | 11 mg | ||
| 1–3 years | 7 mg | 7 mg | ||
| 4–8 years | 10 mg | 10 mg | ||
| 9–13 years | 8 mg | 8 mg | ||
| 14–18 years | 11 mg | 15 mg | 27 mg | 10 mg |
| 19–50 years | 8 mg | 18 mg | 27 mg | 9 mg |
| 51+ years | 8 mg | 8 mg |
*Adequate Intake