Patient discussions
It is advisable to consider referring patients to a dietician, especially if they have concomitant diabetes, hypertension, or hyperlipidaemia.
Patients should be advised to avoid excess alcohol (or avoid it altogether if hepatic disease is present) and avoid supplements that contain iron or vitamin C.[4][7][8] Natural sources of iron and vitamin C are considered safe.
Some physicians may recommend low doses of vitamin C in patients on parenteral iron chelation therapy to increase the excretion of iron.
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