Vitamin C is the only dietary constituent other than animal tissue that has been shown to promote the absorption of nonheme iron in humans. 9 Thus, some clinicians, who believe that vitamin C can …

Nov 2, 2023 · The addition of vitamin C to iron supplementation in the management of IDA was associated with a statistically significant, but likely clinically unimportant, increase in serum …

Nov 2, 2020 · This randomized clinical trial compares the equivalence and assesses the safety of oral iron supplements plus vitamin C vs oral iron supplements alone among patients with iron deficiency …

Nov 2, 2023 · However, whether vitamin C supplementation translates to clinically relevant differences, such as sufficient improvements in hemoglobin, remains unclear and a synthesis of available …

Nov 10, 2025 · In this meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials and 1 cohort study, all in participants with iron deficiency anemia, supplementing with iron and vitamin C improved hemoglobin …

Vitamin C is not necessary for effective treatment of iron deficiency anemia with oral iron supplements. Pairing vitamin C with iron-rich meals may still help vegetarians or those with diets high in iron …

While vitamin C does not directly increase ferritin levels, it can contribute to improving overall iron status by enhancing iron absorption. Including vitamin C-rich foods like citrus fruits, strawberries, bell …

Additionally, maintaining adequate ascorbate levels through dietary sources and daily supplementation can support iron absorption and mitigate further complications associated with iron overload. To …

Dec 23, 2024 · After statistical analysis was performed, we found that adding vitamin C to iron supplementation in patients with IDA significantly increases Hb and ferritin without increasing the risk …

Oct 1, 2023 · Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the leading causes of anemia, globally. Oral vitamin C enhances iron absorption and is commonly prescribed with iron for anemia patients. Considering …