Take a tablespoonful of blackstrap molasses twice daily. Molasses is a good source of iron and essential B vitamins. For children, mix the molasses in a glass of milk or in their formula. Do not take calcium, vitamin E, zinc, or antacids at the same time as iron supplements. These interferes with the iron absorption.
Iron is extremely toxic in large quantities.
Excessive use of supplements can lead to iron overload, possibly resulting in abdominal pain, nutritional imbalances, digestive problems, or even in death, especially in children. Supplements pose a particular threat to people with the inherited disorder hemochromatosis. Consult a qualified physician before you start any treatment involving iron supplements. If you have iron deficiency, take iron with 100 mg of Vitamin C, under the supervision of your physician. This may be injected 2 cc weekly under the care of a doctor.