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Iron needed!

SilverStar18
Posts: 53 Member
I am very low in iron and I want to find foods I can eat to help with my low iron without having to take supplements. Any help or suggestions??
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Chicken liver is one of highest in iron. Also spinach.0
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I also have this problem, anyone else have any other suggestions? Chicken liver... not so good! lol0
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Google is a good place to look :]0
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supplement with iron i do that and am getting a little over 130% daily value everyday
I was a little under normal in my last blood test0 -
Iron is deadly to stars.0
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blackberries, dark fruits/veggies, red meat, etc.0
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Beef, egg yolks, spinach, broccoli, kale.....it's also better absorbed if you have vitamin C with it.0
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Bump for later.0
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Remember to get folic acid too, as you'll need it to make new Red Blood Cells.0
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Cook in cast iron pans, that'll help too.0
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Strawberries and dried apricots are very tasty ways to get more iron in your day.0
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