Iron deficiency - please share your tips

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  • TheSurge0n
    TheSurge0n Posts: 113 Member
    There are many iron containing leafy vegetables. Best natural choice.
  • TheDevastator
    TheDevastator Posts: 1,626 Member
    One thing not mentioned is clams and oysters. They all loaded with iron.
  • safianat
    safianat Posts: 24 Member
    j6o4 wrote: »
    Mushrooms are low in calories and have a lot of iron,

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

  • safianat
    safianat Posts: 24 Member


    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
    governatorkp Posts: 89 Member
    I'd like to get back on what @Nexstar3 stated;

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    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
    hvjc Posts: 21 Member
    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.

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