Often missed as need to know the iron stores – not just the hemoglobin blood results.
When the gut function is not strong, iron may not be absorbed, regardless of what is being ingested or is from pills.
Blood tests often are not for iron storage just hemoglobin – both are needed.
Need also to absorb iron – minute traces of minerals – molybdenum and copper and zinc
Start looking to heal your gut. Need more zinc and magnesium as well.
Take bioavailable iron in natural forms – especially organ meats and bone broths, and dark green veggies and egg yolks. Bioavailability.
Eat balanced, varied wholefoods.