India, June 4 -- Iron is a mineral that the body needs for growth and development. Your body uses iron to make haemoglobin and myoglobin and to make hormones. In India, according to a 2024 study conducted by the Nutrients Journal, the prevalence of anaemia remains high in children, especially those in rural areas, and in women of childbearing age.

So, if you are iron-deficient, you should be eating iron-rich foods and taking some supplements prescribed by a healthcare professional. However, eating supplements comes with its own disadvantages and risks.

In an Instagram video shared on May 28, Dr Vipul, a diabetologist, stressed that most people take iron tablets incorrectly. Sharing the video, he wrote, "Most people take iron tablets the...