Dear Mayo Clinic: I’ve been slightly anemic for most of my adult life, and my doctor has prescribed iron supplements (Vitron C). Now that I’m postmenopausal, I’m worried about getting too ...

Nevertheless, a variety of factors can obstruct the assimilation of iron in the body, including a deficiency in vitamin C. As a result, it points to the necessity for supplements rich in vitamin C.

In review of her laboratory values, she has iron-deficiency anemia despite the consistent use of once-daily Vitron-C. She did note that her menses are very heavy every month, and she has recently ...