Dosages

Iron

U.S. RDA:
Men:
15 - 18: 12mg
19 and up: 10mg
Women:
15 - 50: 15mg
51 and up: 10mg
Pregnant: 30mg
Nursing: 15mg

Dr. Atkins:
Do not take any kind of iron supplement, tablet, or tonic without first going to a doctor for a blood check.

Dr. Balch:
Anemia: as prescribed by a doctor. Take with 100mg of vitamin C for better absorption.
Copper deficiency: as directed by a doctor. Take with 100mg of vitamin C for better absorption.
Pregnancy-related problems: 30mg daily, or as directed by physician. Take with 100mg vitamin C for better absorption.

Dr. Barney:
PMS: take only as directed and keep out of the reach of children.
Pregnancy-related complications: 60mg daily if deficient.

Drs. Zand, Spreen, & LaVille:
Anemia: liquid iron supplement as recommended by your doctor.
Insomnia: 5 - 10mg once or twice daily, at beginning of a meal. Too much iron can be toxic. Do not exceed the recommended dosage from all supplements.
Restless legs syndrome: consult your doctor.

Integrative Medicine Communications:
Neonates to 6 months: 6 mg
Infants 6 months to 1 year: 10 mg
Children 1 to 10 year: 10 mg
Men 11 to 18 year: 12 mg
Men 19+ years: 10 mg
Women 11 to 50 years: 15 mg
Women 51+ years: 10 mg
Pregnant women: 30 mg
Lactating women: 15 mg