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Lower Blood Count

valbar61
valbar61 Posts: 183 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I have been battling with low blood count due to iron deficiency and before I started dieting my numbers were getting higher. Today I had some lab work done and it showed that in the last 3 weeks my level has dropped from 11.4 to 10.2.

I was wondering if it could have anything to do with my reduced calorie intake. I have been on 1200 calories for the last 4 weeks.


Has anyone ever had this happen to them?

Replies

  • Seesaa
    Seesaa Posts: 451
    I am curious about this as well.
  • ShellyMacchi
    ShellyMacchi Posts: 975 Member
    i've adjusted my food diary display to include iron... is a real eye opener and SO worth doing. i've found out i am getting WAY less iron in my food than i thought, no wonder i struggle with iron.
  • ep_euphoria
    ep_euphoria Posts: 40
    I'd be curious for answers to this too. Any extra ways that we can increase iron in our diets without supplements? I'm buying some more iron and Vit C in the groceries today but what else do people suggest?
  • valbar61
    valbar61 Posts: 183 Member
    Thank you all for the responses. Unfortunately we didn't get too many answers!

    I will be seeing my hematologist on next Tuesday and will ask questions about whether the diet has any impact on my blood levels.

    I will let you know!
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