Can vitamin D be supplemented for iron deficiency anemia?
Disease description:
A friend told me that iron deficiency anemia is caused by vitamin deficiency. We happen to have vitamin D at home, and I'm wondering if taking vitamin D can help with iron deficiency anemia.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ding Yu
Iron deficiency anemia can be treated with vitamin D supplementation. Iron deficiency anemia refers to anemia occurring when the body lacks sufficient iron stores to meet the demands of normal red blood cell production. Clinically, most cases of anemia due to impaired hemoglobin synthesis are caused by iron deficiency. Vitamin D serves as an iron supplement for individuals with iron deficiency, and administering therapeutic doses of vitamin D helps promote iron absorption.
