Iron Problems
MjPoet23
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Hi! Ive had problems with my iron since i was little and since ive started this program i am scared im not getting enough iron i was wondering what are some great healthy foods or meals that have a great source of iron?
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Sorry - I don't know much, was just searching iron as I was recently diagnosed with low iron. I'm on supplements but am kind of wondering if it got low once.... won't it again and why??? Pairing my lean meats with spinach salad ( with dried cranberries for zing and the needed vitamin c) is my current favourite iron-rich meal but I'd love more suggestions.1
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Spinach
Apricot
Pate
Beef
Mussels
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I have developed high iron in the last couple of years. No issues before. Donating blood apparently helps - which is what I've done.
Unfortunately one of my favorite foods is steak
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Cereal, because so many are fortified. If it's something you've had issues with, you may consider supplementing. Iron supplements work best when taken with a vitamin c source.2
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One tip if you haven't done this already: switch out either sugar or sodium tracking for iron tracking on your diary page (probably sugar). You'll be able to see what in your diet is already giving you a decent amount of iron, not to mention the 1% here, 2% there that add up. My best sources are cereal, veggie dogs, and lentils.1
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EbonyDahlia wrote: »I have developed high iron in the last couple of years. No issues before. Donating blood apparently helps - which is what I've done.
Unfortunately one of my favorite foods is steakEbonyDahlia wrote: »I have developed high iron in the last couple of years. No issues before. Donating blood apparently helps - which is what I've done.
Unfortunately one of my favorite foods is steak
"Over time, untreated hemochromatosis increases the risk of arthritis, cancer, liver problems, diabetes and heart failure"
I have hereditary hemochromatosis and have developed arthritis, if your high iron is hereditary it is very important that your family are tested as this condition is life-threatening.1 -
Take a prenatal vitamin (not a gummy, an actual pill) and you'll get a good but safe dose of iron.
Generally, red meat is the best source. The iron from meat is more easily absorbed than the iron from plants. You can also cook with cast iron.3 -
Stand alone iron supplements are VERY high doses. I was prescribed 65 mg of iron years ago that's 360% of daily RDA! Do not take a stand alone without a prescription, high doses are toxic to children.
Now I take a mutli with 40% iron - look for a child proof cap - not all multis contain iron (accidental poisoning).
Grape nuts, Raisin Bran, and other cereals have good iron content.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/iron-rich-foods
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100g of liver n u r done for the day!
Protein 26 g 52%
Vitamin A 359%
Vitamin C 39%
Iron 99%
Vitamin B-6 30%
Vitamin B-12 311%
Magnesium 3%
see if ur body will absorb it or not. good luck!1 -
I personally would like to steer clear of iron supplements. I have not been tested but younger i would always pass out my mom took me to the ER and thats what they told me was my iron so ive had to watch my level since then. I make a delicious fruit smoothie with spinach in it but wasnt sure of anything else that would help i appreciate all of your guys insight!
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Stand alone iron supplements are VERY high doses. I was prescribed 65 mg of iron years ago that's 360% of daily RDA! Do not take a stand alone without a prescription, high doses are toxic to children.
Now I take a mutli with 40% iron - look for a child proof cap - not all multis contain iron (accidental poisoning).
Grape nuts, Raisin Bran, and other cereals have good iron content.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/iron-rich-foods
What you look for is the amount of elemental iron on the label that is what is absorbed by the body. Before supplementing iron always check levels via blood testing.0 -
Stand alone iron supplements are VERY high doses. I was prescribed 65 mg of iron years ago that's 360% of daily RDA! Do not take a stand alone without a prescription, high doses are toxic to children.
Now I take a mutli with 40% iron - look for a child proof cap - not all multis contain iron (accidental poisoning).
Grape nuts, Raisin Bran, and other cereals have good iron content.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/iron-rich-foods
I saw that and I thought it was crazy too.
I have anemia, the doctor told me to get a supplement... I found one that has 18mg... so now I have around 150% a day (and will need to get my levels checked again soon).
Cereal is an option I guess but it doesn't fill me up at all for the calories so I don't bother.1 -
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I would go to the Dr and get a blood test. I have very low iron despite a healthy diet full of iron rich foods. Some people just don't absorb it from food as well as others.1
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zealousgirlbree wrote: »I would go to the Dr and get a blood test. I have very low iron despite a healthy diet full of iron rich foods. Some people just don't absorb it from food as well as others.
^ This.
But otherwise, red meats paired with vitamin C foods will help you the most. Red meats have the most bioavailable iron so you will be more likely to improve iron levels with red meat.
Other foods with iron are great, but may be harder for your body to absorb. Before I was treated with supplements, I used to have cereals and veggies high in iron and always paired them up with foods with vitamin C, but my iron levels kept dropping anyway and I had no choice but to take high doses of iron 3x a day for a couple of months.
Now I have to take a daily multivitamin with 18 mg of iron to keep getting enough. Though apparently this is something most menstruating women should be doing anyway.2 -
I take an OTC iron supplement that provides 100% RDA BUT not daily. 2x per week is enough, combined with the food I eat, to keep me from becoming anemic.0
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Beef works the best for me. I eat a wide variety of foods to round things out overall, but I have to have beef a couple times a week to keep my iron levels up.
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I know dairy hinders absorption of iron so watch that when eating iron rich foods.0
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Cereals, pasta, breads, seafood, poultry, dark leafy greens, beans and some dried fruit0
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