LOW IORN but I hate livers, oysters, etc that has high iorn

Biomisty
Biomisty Posts: 41 Member
edited November 11 in Health and Weight Loss
I think I may have an iorn deficiency. Not that I think I'm anemic becaues I don't have all the signs but I especially get tired, cold, and winded during menstration. I do not enjoy any of the high iorn foods like oysters and liver and iorn pills DO NOT AGREE WITH ME. Any one have any ides for getting in the RDA. I have yet to meet the requiremens suggested on MFP.
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  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    How about beans? I hate oysters and the such, but I can eat a ton of beans.
  • mdcjmom
    mdcjmom Posts: 597 Member
    Honestly I just take a multivitamin that is high in iron its the only way I can get my iron up!
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Lifted from Web MD
    To boost the amount of iron in your diet, try these foods:

    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
    And here's a tip: If you eat iron-rich foods along with foods that provide plenty of vitamin C, your body can better absorb the iron.
  • swilk627
    swilk627 Posts: 245 Member
    This doesn't exactly answer your question, but I would be wary of self-diagnosing. Your symptoms could indicate a myriad of deficiencies. I would see your PCP and ask for some basic bloodwork to be done.

    That said, I believe spinach is relatively high in iron.
  • NYCDutchess
    NYCDutchess Posts: 622 Member
    Take a supplement.
  • onedayillbamilf
    onedayillbamilf Posts: 662 Member
    I eat beef....never even thought about trying all that other crap you listed. (other than iron pills and that's only when I'm bad, bad, bad low on iron)
  • Amy_Lynn74
    Amy_Lynn74 Posts: 134 Member
    I eat Kellogs Frosted Mini Wheats almost every morning. I didn't realize until I started doing MFP that it has 90% of your daily intake.
  • soccerella
    soccerella Posts: 619 Member
    I have to take a pill since mine is so low

    alot of times it doesnt "agree" with people if they take it on an empty stomach (happened to me this weekend) or just certain ones...have you tried a couple.

    I hate beans, oysters and all the iron rich foods as well

    what about trying to up eggs and spinach? Those are pretty easy to incorporate into alot of recipes/meals
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    How's your red meat consumption? It's not ideal, but maybe upping your red meat could increase your iron.
  • reaolliemama
    reaolliemama Posts: 483 Member
    Make sure you get the vitamin c too!!!
  • red01angel
    red01angel Posts: 806 Member
    Take a supplement.

    Yep.
  • sco8462
    sco8462 Posts: 34
    Don't forget Spinach.
  • JennBrown83
    JennBrown83 Posts: 131 Member
    spninach has a good deal of iron in it, also red meat (not just liver) has iron in, you could make yourself a spinach salad w/ steak on the side or blend up some spinach with other fruits and veggies and some ice in a smoothie.

    Have you tried googling to see what other high iron foods are out there? I'm not 100% sure about it myself but I know when "TOM" is due I usually want burgers or steak or something like that to help with the iron I'm gonna be losing.
  • Bostonstacey
    Bostonstacey Posts: 23 Member
    http://www.ironrichfood.org

    This site breaks lists of high-iron foods down into sub-groups (like nuts and seeds and vegetables). Hope it helps!
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    I think I may have an iorn deficiency. Not that I think I'm anemic becaues I don't have all the signs but I especially get tired, cold, and winded during menstration. I do not enjoy any of the high iorn foods like oysters and liver and iorn pills DO NOT AGREE WITH ME. Any one have any ides for getting in the RDA. I have yet to meet the requiremens suggested on MFP.

    Red beets, spinach, kale, broccoli, oatmeal (I know, right? whoda thunk). I am anemic and eat all these foods. I take a beet juice supplement and a green leaf supplement that has spinach, kale, broccoli, etc.
  • Marig0ld
    Marig0ld Posts: 671 Member
    Blackstrap molasses, if you can find it.
  • kstep88
    kstep88 Posts: 403 Member
    I take a womens one a day vitam. It has 100% Iron. Love it.
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    You should get tested if you're concerned, but dark green leafy veg like cabbage, watercress, black cabbage are all good sources especially when taken with vit C.

    Also, fortified cereals, beans, pulses, red meat.
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    This doesn't exactly answer your question, but I would be wary of self-diagnosing. Your symptoms could indicate a myriad of deficiencies. I would see your PCP and ask for some basic bloodwork to be done.

    That said, I believe spinach is relatively high in iron.

    This definitely. Your symptoms are only occuring during TOM which doesn't really reflect anything. If you have a concern you should see a doctor.
  • Kim1118
    Kim1118 Posts: 57 Member
    I have the same problem and I take Vitron-C (recommended by my doc) that really helps. Since you can't tolerate the pills, check out this site...it's quite helpful in selecting the most iron-rich foods:

    http://www.mckinley.illinois.edu/handouts/dietary_sources_iron.html
  • swellen
    swellen Posts: 78 Member
    I think I may have an iorn deficiency. Not that I think I'm anemic becaues I don't have all the signs but I especially get tired, cold, and winded during menstration. I do not enjoy any of the high iorn foods like oysters and liver and iorn pills DO NOT AGREE WITH ME. Any one have any ides for getting in the RDA. I have yet to meet the requiremens suggested on MFP.
    You can have iron deficiency without anaemia. I have, in the past, had dangerously low iron levels but not been anaemic. I would strongly urge you to see your doctor for a blood test to work out exactly what the problem is. If it is an iron deficiency they will work with you to figure out the best course of treatment.
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    By the way, Vitamin C is essential for the uptake of Iron, so if you eat a lot of iron enriched foods but not enough Vitamin C you won't absorb it
  • sgustilo
    sgustilo Posts: 1
    I know that chocolate is not a good word on this sight, but dark chocolate covered raisins are good. Went to give blood and my iron was low, was given a list of foods to eat and dark chocolate is good...also tuna, dark meat chicken and turkey.
  • TourThePast
    TourThePast Posts: 1,753 Member
    Spinach is a healthy vegetable and worth eating for other reasons, but it does not have unusually large quantities of iron, that's a myth. Plus spinach is not a source of iron that you can absorb much from anyway.

    If you're concerned, have a blood test, but be wary of taking medical advice from complete strangers on the internet. Many of them are well intentioned but ignorant.

    Read articles on well respected sites, educate yourself, don't expect other people to do it for you, or you might end up with some truly "interesting" opinions! :bigsmile:
  • fakeplastictree
    fakeplastictree Posts: 836 Member
    Total cereal. One cup has the amount you need in a day,
  • court182
    court182 Posts: 307
    Bumpity...I need more ideas for iron too!
  • foxbat2828
    foxbat2828 Posts: 391 Member
    Total cereal. One cup has the amount you need in a day,

    And for folks that like a lighter cereal, Rice Krispies. They have 50% of the daily iron needs in one serving. Oddly enough, the Walmart version of Rice Krispies has 60% of iron requirements in a serving.
  • wickedcricket
    wickedcricket Posts: 1,246 Member
    are your gums bright pink? the pink part of your eye- is it pale or white or hot pink? if it's NOT hot pink or red, you need to get your iron levels tested by your dr.
    Anemia isn't something you can self-treat because you can overdose on iron. Too much iron is just as bad as not enough.
    I would have the dr check it
    That said - raisins are high in iron, for food. green leafy veggies like spinach & kale. It's impossible (I'm told) to replenish your iron with food alone tho- IF your iron is low, you'd need a supplement.
    you can try geritol- many ppl do take that but MY serious advice is to consult your doctor

    a shame you don't like liver- I LOVE liver & onions. I eat Lee's chicken livers probably once a month nummy nummy
  • karabasik
    karabasik Posts: 62 Member
    I take Bariatric Advantage Lemon-Lime Chewable Iron (w/60 mg 270 count bottle):
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041INS2E/ref=wms_ohs_product
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    My iron was always low until I went vegetarian, LOL. Probably related to my celiac disease and an intolerance for beef and dairy. I probably had low-level intestinal bleeding that was depleting my iron stores. And iron pills made me throw up. You should get checked before you worry too much about your iron levels, and find out whether it is low or not. If it is low, it may be worth it to check for celiac disease as well, as it may be a malabsorption problem rather than intake problem.

    Eat lots of beans, dark greens, whole grains, dried fruit. Cook in cast iron, especially high-acidity foods like tomato sauce. Pair high iron foods with high vitamin C foods for absorption. If you take a mineral supplement (calcium especially), do not take it at the same time as your high iron foods. Don't just eat one particular kind of greens, particularly spinach, as the high oxalate greens will block some of your iron absorption.
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