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== In the Videos ==
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[[Bree]] is taking iron supplement pills as part of her preparation for [[Bree's ritual | the ceremony]].  This is first mentioned in the video [[In The Park]].  [[Daniel]] notices [[Bree]] taking pills and asks her what they are and if her [[Bree's father | dad]] is making her take them.
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== Medical Uses ==
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Iron pills are often prescribed for iron deficiency anemia.  Iron deficiency is caused by:
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#chronic bleeding (hemoglobin contains iron)
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##excessive menstrual bleeding
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##non-menstrual bleeding
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##bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract (ulcers, hemorrhoids, etc.)
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##rarely laryngological bleeding or from the respiratory tract
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#inadequate intake (special diets low in dietary iron)
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#substances (in diet or drugs) interfering with iron absorption
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#malabsorption syndromes
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== Analysis ==
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Some fans have speculated that [[Bree]] could be taking the supplements because her[[Bree's ritual | ritual]] involves drawing blood.  Thus, she would be taking iron supplements to stave off anemia from excessive bleeding.  This rumor has not been confirmed.
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It could also be that her prescribed diet for the ceremony was low in iron, hence requiring that she supplement it with pills.
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Latest revision as of 16:28, 29 November 2006

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