Iron deficiency anemia is treated with oral iron supplements taken on a daily basis, preferably on an empty stomach with citrus fruits juice. The treatment is usually taken continuously for a 3 month period, after which blood tests are repeated (complete blood count, ferritin, and total iron binding capacity) to check for the response to treatment. To enhance treatment effectiveness, you also need to eat iron-rich foods, like red meat, lentils, dried apricots etc.