The first step is oral iron supplements. Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach in an acidic environment. This can be achieved by taking the iron with a source of Vitamin C such as orange juice or a 250 mg tablet of ascorbic acid. There are many different iron supplements available over-the-counter. For example: 1  Ferrous fumarate has 106 mg elemental iron per tablet. 2  Ferrous sulfate 65 mg of elemental iron per tablet.
Definition of crude for English Language Learners. : very simple and basic : made or done in a way that does not show a lot of skill. : rude in a way that makes people uncomfortable; especially : talking about sexual matters in a rude way.
Other adjectives related to crude. 1  abrupt. 2  cramped. 3  formal. 4  harsh. 5  offensive to polite ears. 6  turgid. 7  affected. 8  crude. 9  graceless. 10  inelegant. 11  ponderous. 12  uncouth. 13  artificial. 14  dry. 15  grotesque. 16  labored. 17  rude. 18  ungraceful. 19  barbarous. 20  euphemistic. 21  halting. 22  mannered. 23  stiff.