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… can also be a sign of rare side effects (liver problems or anemia). Get medical help right away if you notice dark … in the past) a certain genetic condition (G-6-PD deficiency) lung disease numbness/tingling of the arms/legs vitamin B deficiency mineral imbalance blood disorders (such as …
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… File #38c) Getting enough folic acid (folate) Iron Read why iron is important for your health, how much you need and what foods contain it:  Iron and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68c) Iron in …
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… grow and develop. Some nutrients, like folate (folic acid), iron, calcium and omega-3 fats, are particularly important … and spinal cord, called a neural tube defect. To meet your iron needs  throughout pregnancy: Choose food sources of iron such as: cooked mussels, clams and oysters beef and …
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… certain blood disorders (such as thalassemia, sickle cell anemia) who have too much iron in the body, caused by repeated blood transfusions. … help people with blood disorders but they also bring extra iron into the body. It is important to get rid of the extra …
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… with unsweetened o-shaped oat cereal Muffins made with iron fortified infant cereal topped with plain yogurt Lunch … at 9 to 12 months of age if they’re eating a variety of iron-rich foods. One to 2 years Continue to offer water from … will leave little room for solids and can interfere with iron absorption. 2 years and older After the age of 2, you …
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… (malnutrition). Complications of malnutrition include anemia, nutrient deficiency, heart irregularities, loss of menstrual periods … Complications of malnutrition include anemia, nutrient deficiency, heart irregularities, loss of menstrual periods …
Medications
… age due to the risk of a certain blood problem (hemolytic anemia). How To Use Take this medication by mouth with food … in the past) a certain genetic condition (G-6-PD deficiency) certain blood disorders (such as anemia) lung … neuritis) diabetes untreated mineral imbalance vitamin B deficiency Nitrofurantoin may cause live bacterial vaccines …
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… gland can't make enough thyroid hormone. Worldwide, iodine deficiency is the number one cause of hypothyroidism. What … disease that causes patches of light skin), pernicious anemia , and leukotrichia (premature grey hair) are seen … breakfast, and do not take it with calcium, vitamins, or iron. Do not take extra doses of your thyroid medicine. It …
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… 6-12 months One year and older Strips of pancakes made with iron fortified infant cereal, blueberry puree Shredded tofu … with mashed banana       Blueberry pancakes made with iron fortified infant cereal Congee (rice porridge) with … development. Nutrients to pay attention to include protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium and …
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… blood disorders (such as agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia), liver damage, or lung injury. If you notice any of … disorders (such as porphyria, anemia due to folate vitamin deficiency) history of blood disorders caused by trimethoprim or sulfa medications vitamin deficiency (folate or folic acid) severe allergies asthma …