Some side effects can occur as a result of taking iron tablets such as constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, heartburn, feeling sick, and black faeces.
Alternatively, or at the same as consuming iron tablets, it is recommended to consume more foods that contain high levels of iron.
Foods such as leafy green veg, cereals with extra iron, meat, dried fruit, and green beans, are useful for this purpose.
It is also recommended that tea, coffee, dairy products, and foods with high levels of phytic acid are reduced in consumption as these can make it harder for the body to absorb iron.