Medically reviewed by Kristie Reed, PharmD Vitamin C can help increase the absorption of iron from plant-based sources and ...

The medication a doctor prescribes to treat anemia depends on the type of anemia a person has. For example, a person can take supplements to treat nutrient-deficiency anemia. More severe or chronic ...

The signs that iron pills are working vary, but some people may notice an improvement in energy and other anemia symptoms. However, a person without noticeable anemia symptoms may see little change.

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are blood cancers caused by an insufficient production of healthy blood cells. Production of irregular cells leads to anemia, where the body’s organs and tissues don’t ...