For Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Better to Take an Iron Supplement Every Day or Every Other Day?

The current trend with iron is to take the supplement every other day. Why may this be better than taking a supplement every day for treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS)? ‪@andyberkowskimd‬ of ReLACS Health provides a physiological and practical basis for comparing these two approaches.

RLS is a neurological disorder most linked to low iron levels in certain areas of the brain. Extensive research has shown that those with very low to even just low normal iron levels on blood tests benefit from aggressive iron supplementation.

The following video provides a basis for the complexities of iron levels for RLS:    • Iron Levels for Restless Legs Syndrom...  

Iron treatment is considered a first-line treatment for RLS and generally iron levels should be improved prior to initiating any other symptom-relieving treatment with medications as it gets to the underlying cause of the condition.

When choosing how to supplement with iron by mouth, one must consider how iron is absorbed in the GI system. For a basis on this, watch this video on how to take iron supplements for RLS:    • How to Take Iron Supplements for Rest...  

The current video goes into more depth focusing on daily versus every other day approach and how the latter may help significantly with iron absorption and reduce side effects. But is it the most practical way to recommend taking iron? Watch to find out.

If oral supplementation is not effective or not tolerated, then an IV iron infusion is an excellent option. It is a consensus first-line treatment for RLS. This video compares the differences:
   • Oral Iron Supplements Versus IV Iron ...  

Those wanting more information on types of iron infusion can also read A ReLACSing Blog #20: https://www.relacshealth.com/blog/whi...

These videos are for general medical information only, but for those who live in or near Michigan, Ohio, or Florida, you can hire ‪@andyberkowskimd‬ of ReLACS Health for consultation to assess how your iron supplementation is progressing. He can help evaluate your RLS, assess your iron levels, consider IV iron, and guide you to improvement of any other sleep condition that requires a little more time and attention. Go to https://www.relacshealth.com/ for more information.