Question
My child is suffering from iron deficiency anemia. What foods should I eat to supplement iron, and try to avoid medication?
Answer
Children are in a growth and development phase, and they require a significant amount of iron. Dietary iron supplementation is much slower than medication, so it is recommended to opt for medication instead. Actually, ferrous gluconate oral solution is specifically designed for children’s growth and development and will not affect their growth at all. You can give your child iron-rich infant formula on a regular basis.