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Australians buying \u2018iron supplements\u2019 containing little more iron than a slice of bread, experts warn<\/div>\n
Calls for regulation of pharmacies and transparency around who is sponsoring products being registered with the TGA Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProf Geraldine Moses was speaking to a nurse who told her something concerning: patients with kidney failure were taking \u201ciron supplements\u201d that contained almost no iron.Patients on kidney dialysis often need iron supplements because the disease reduces the body\u2019s ability to produce red blood cells, leading to iron deficiency and anaemia.Always see your GP for testing and advice because other medications, absorption issues and underlying conditions all affect how much iron is needed and how it should be taken.People who are iron deficient usually need between 150mg and 200mg a day of elemental iron. Check the label for \u201celemental iron\u201d and the amount per dose.Many iron supplements are considered \u201cfood-supplements\u201d or \u201clisted medications\u201d by the TGA with less of a requirement to prove their<\/div>\n
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