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The last few times I've tried to give blood they sent me home because I'm anemic. I've started taking iron supplements, but ShaniFaye is absolutely right - you really should get your levels tested before you take supplements. Excess iron can have some pretty negative side effects, so it's not something to muck about with.
If you want to avoid supplements and replenish your iron naturally, first it'll take a few months (it might take longer than the few weeks you're hoping for even with a liquid supplement, depending on how anemic you are and how long you've been anemic). Second, eating foods like spinach, raisins, and nuts will help your body absorb the iron you get from meats.
Also, I discovered that my restless leg syndrome and my ice-chomping addiction are both symptoms of iron deficiency anemia. Who knew!?!
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