Vitamin A helps mobilize iron stores and improves iron status.
Vitamin A deficiency impairs iron mobilization from stores. Supplementing vitamin A alongside iron improves hemoglobin more than iron alone.
A beneficial combination for addressing iron-deficiency anemia, especially in populations with marginal vitamin A status.
Known drug category interactions for these supplements. Especially relevant if you take prescription medications.
Iron reduces levothyroxine absorption.
Take levothyroxine at least 4 hours before or after iron supplements.
Reference values for safe daily intake of these supplements.
Applies to preformed vitamin A (retinol) only, not beta-carotene.
GI distress above UL. Risk of iron overload in people with hemochromatosis.