Iron deficiency - please share your tips

TheSurge0n

There are many iron containing leafy vegetables. Best natural choice.

TheDevastator

One thing not mentioned is clams and oysters. They all loaded with iron.

safianat

j6o4 wrote: »

Mushrooms are low in calories and have a lot of iron,

This this something I never knew! Love mushrooms, thank you

safianat

Edit: Lol nm, read the comments and it looks like everyone's already covered what I said, but better [/quote]

Thank you very much!

governatorkp

I'd like to get back on what @Nexstar3 stated;



DID YOU KNOW?

In Rural Cambodia people use a lightweight iron ingot, they simply throw it in their pot when cooking soup or boiling water.
The ingot was designed to supply iron at a slow, steady rate.
More than 75% of daily iron requirements can be met with regular use.

It's inexpensive and reliable. Just as good as cooking in a cast iron pot or pan.

However, in reality, as previous commenters stated, it's most advised to get your iron intake through actual food.
Supplements should really only be a last resort.

hvjc

I take an iron supplement called "blood builder" which is very very gentle on the digestive system. Make sure you do not take it when you have dairy.

Spinach has a substance that will block your absorption of iron too.

My favourite iron meal: add 1 can of clams to tomato sauce (home made is yummiest) and serve on fortified pasta. No cheese! Gets you lots of iron.