Ok folks, I didn't mean to cause panic or controversy by my post. The bit at the end about the CAA was a mini rant, and unfortunately got sort of mixed in with the argument.
I didn't see Grasscarp's post, but my point is that the CAA have to think carefully about using screening tools, without thinking through the consequences.
If a screening tool works, then go for it.
If it doesn't, then chuck it.
It's an old adage, but seems to still work well....
Wilson's criteria for screening tests - General Practice Notebook
Bottom line, if you've got "anaemia" the odds are, there is a benign cause, whilst posts on here about supplements are well intentioned, it's probably best talking to a health professional prior to going into
Holland and Barrett. The odds are, you'l get sent to
Holland and Barrett 