Does eating meat regularly correct iron deficiency?

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Vune

BlondeBeauty5 wrote: »

I found a nutritionist and therapist which I'm gonna be seeing soon. I've also read that low ferritin can cause anxiety on several sites so I'm wondering if that's contributing cause when my ferritin was normal in high school, my anxiety was controlled and I wasn't even exercising at the time. So hopefully they can help.

Does anyone know if hotdogs work to correct iron deficiency if you have it several times a week since it is red meat or does that not count?

Also, I'm thinking I need to try the Flintstones crushed up in a smoothie. I might not even be able to taste it. I found out they use ferrous fumarate as the iron in Kellogg's breakfast cereals and ferrous fumarate is the same kind of iron used in the Flintstones. It's really no different than eating cereal. You don't get side effects or feel sick after eating fortified cereal just cause it has vitamins in it. So I'm probably being ridiculous.

That's awesome that you found someone already! I googled the average iron content of hot dogs, and it's pretty low. My chicken sausages have about the same amount. It's better than no iron, so definitely use it as a placeholder until you can find something that works for you better. Can you cook? If you don't I'd learn how and start experimenting with new foods with the help of your therapist and dietician.

And if the nutritionist you're seeing is not actually a registered dietician, I'd keep looking. An RD will be able to work with your other doctors and interpret lab results better than a nutritionist. A lot of nutritionists get their certification from correspondence schools and such. In fact, I'm technically certified as a "nutrition specialist."

Eudoxy

BlondeBeauty5 wrote: »

I found a nutritionist and therapist which I'm gonna be seeing soon. I've also read that low ferritin can cause anxiety on several sites so I'm wondering if that's contributing cause when my ferritin was normal in high school, my anxiety was controlled and I wasn't even exercising at the time. So hopefully they can help.

Does anyone know if hotdogs work to correct iron deficiency if you have it several times a week since it is red meat or does that not count?

Also, I'm thinking I need to try the Flintstones crushed up in a smoothie. I might not even be able to taste it. I found out they use ferrous fumarate as the iron in Kellogg's breakfast cereals and ferrous fumarate is the same kind of iron used in the Flintstones. It's really no different than eating cereal. You don't get side effects or feel sick after eating fortified cereal just cause it has vitamins in it. So I'm probably being ridiculous.

Hey, I don't have any advice about food, but that's great you got a therapist and nutritionist! I wouldn't be surprised if your low ferritin is contributing to your anxiety. I'm pleased to read your new line of thinking and wish you the best of luck.

monikker

OP, I'm glad you've found some positives regarding the supplement and are willing to try it out. Keep it up.

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jenniferinfl

I'm not sure if it was mentioned already, but if you regularly cook in a pan, switch to a cast iron one.
http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/does-cooking-cast-iron-pots-and-pans-add-iron-our-food

pepperpat64

BlondeBeauty5 wrote: »

My doctor is tired of dealing with me and doesn't care.

Probably because you won't do what s/he repeatedly tells you to do. LOL.

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pepperpat64 wrote: »

BlondeBeauty5 wrote: »

My doctor is tired of dealing with me and doesn't care.

Probably because you won't do what s/he repeatedly tells you to do. LOL.

lol ouch.