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iron supplements
Coverage of iron supplements in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists say guava juice could make iron supplements work better
Scientists found that guava juice may enhance iron absorption, improving anemia in women and teenage girls. A review of 17 studies showed increased hemoglobin levels when guava juice was consumed with iron supplements. Guava's high vitamin C content, surpassing oranges, suggests it could be an affordable solution for anemia in affected regions.