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Question on Iron

nikkirosem
nikkirosem Posts: 63 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Good afternoon. I am anemic and was wondering if anyone knew of some good iron supplements to take.

Thanks
Nicole

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  • MayhemModels
    MayhemModels Posts: 367 Member
    If your anemic, I would call your Doctor and get there advice before you do anything
  • kennie2
    kennie2 Posts: 1,170 Member
    get some blood tests and if anything comes up your doctor should put you on a 3 months course of vitamins that you would need
  • MayhemModels
    MayhemModels Posts: 367 Member
    bump
  • angeljamin
    angeljamin Posts: 234 Member
    My Dr. gave me an RX for an iron therapy, as I am very anemic. The pills were huge, so I had trouble taking them. She suggested SloFE 2x a day taken with OJ, as it helps iron absorption (calcium blocks the absorption of iron). SloFE is an over the counter iron supplement. I don't know if you have a Target, but their store brand is just as good and much cheaper. I'm assuming that you have already seen a Dr. or you wouldn't know you're anemic; anyhow, iron supplements are the #1 cause of at home child poisoning. BE VERY CAREFUL, if you have kids or animals in the house. The pills are very small and easy to swallow. You can also OD on iron and it is harmful if you take more than you need. So definitely consult your Dr.

    Foods high in iron:

    * Red meat
    * Egg yolks
    * Dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards)
    * Dried fruit (prunes, raisins)
    * Iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels)
    * Mollusks (oysters, clams, scallops)
    * Turkey or chicken giblets
    * Beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans
    * Liver
    * Artichokes

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/top-10-iron-rich-foods
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