Well, Should You Take Iron With Vitamin E?

So, should you take iron with vitamin e?

First you need to look at whether you really need to take an iron supplement. Has the doctor diagnosed you with an iron deficiency?

Dr Weil says that unless you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant and as a result taking prenatal vitamins or have heavy menstrual bleeding and are of a reproductive age, there is no need to take an iron supplement.

The reason for this is that excessive amounts of iron can accumulate in the body's tissues and increase the risk of cancer and heart disease.

But to answer the question of should you take iron with vitamin e, the answer is, no. Iron in the form of ferrous sulfate destroys vitamin e (http://www.audiblox2000.com/health/vitamin-e.htm).

This site also says that: "Organic forms of iron such as ferrous gluconate or ferrous fumarate, however, will not harm the vitamin."

If you do want to take an iron supplement, other things that should not be taken with it include: tannins (in tea), as they block the absorption of iron. Any drinks with caffeine in them, eggs, milk, and bran. Also, any calcium products, foods or supplements.

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