My doctor has said i am iron deficient??
Question: what does it mean and how can i get it all up.
Answers: HemaPlex tablets.
http://www.smarter.com/natures_plus_hema...
you will have to eat nails............
.............kidding
you need to eat lotts of green veggies spring cabbage brockely asparagus anything like that realy contains lotts of iron red meat liver stuff like that and if you like marmite this is another way but do be careful with too much marmite this gives you a yeast infection use sparingly
animic take plenty of spinich look how strong popey was
multi vitamins or eat more liver
talk to your doctor about putting you on an iron supplement. Also you might want to start adding liver to your diet.
Eat yer greens. Spinach is good for iron (yuk) or green cabbage. Either that or get some iron tablets from the chemist. Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia and this will make you feel tired and unwell. I'm surprised your doctor didn't advise you.
Your Dr. could prescribe you an iron supplement or you could ask your Pharmacist for a good multi-vitamin with iron in it. An iron deficiency - which most probably you had a blood test to check for - simply means that you have a lower than normal level of iron in your blood and so are anaemic. You can increase the iron intake in your diet by eating more leafy green veg. (spinach etc.), red meat, poultry, liver,eggs and whole grains.
You're anemic, which is not a huge thing, you just need to eat foods high in iron and maybe take some iron supplements.
spinach
dark leafy greens
red meat
beans
liver
A lot of food has iron in it including dark green leafy vegetables like cabbage and spinach, also meat, eggs and molasses.
I am assuming that this was a serious question.
Best sources of iron (highest first, per equal weight) :
seaweed
lentils
cocoa
sesame/pumpkin seeds
soya
chicken/lambs' liver
bran
peaches
haricot/kidney beans
cashew nuts
couscous/bulgar
apricots
beef
kale
eggs
lamb/bacon
brown rice
spring greens/brocolli
You will have Anaemia, it means you don't have as many red blood cells as you should to get oxygen to where it needs to go. It's easily treated, and you shouldn't worry too much, just do as your Dr advises, and you'll be fine.
Take a look at this link for all the info you will need.
http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/2306888...
The natural way to increase your iron would be to take products such as Kelp, Bladderwrack, and Dulse. These three herbs are usually for feeding the thyroid to correct thyroid issues, but they are LOADED with natural sources of Iron.
Taking a perscription Iron Pill usually contains Iron Ore, which is terrible for your liver. It will wreck your liver, and block it up so much that no more food or nutrients can pass through.
There is also another product called Super Foods Capsules that have a lot of natural Iron in it.
These products will not overdose you with Iron. Once you are at a normal level, your body will expel any extra iron that you don't need.
Take Floradix (the liquid form not tablet). Its much better than iron tablets as it comes with none of the side effects. Also eat food rich in iron such as brocoli.
you are a weakling and you need to pump iron to make you stronger
My doctor told me to take a good B vitamin combination as that is what is processed into iron by the body...iron supplements are not necessary unless the shortage is longlasting and large...
(Men should NEVER take iron unless it is prescribed by a doctor)...
Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia and usually results from blood loss. Symptoms are usually nonspecific. RBCs tend to be microcytic and hypochromic, and iron stores are low as shown by low serum ferritin and low serum iron with high serum transferrin. If the diagnosis is made, occult blood loss is suspected. Treatment involves iron replacement and treatment of blood loss.
Treatment
Iron therapy without pursuit of the cause is poor practice; the bleeding site should be sought even in cases of mild anemia.
Iron can be provided by various iron salts (eg, ferrous sulfate, gluconate, fumarate) or saccharated iron po 30 min before meals (food or antacids may reduce absorption). A typical initial dose is 60 mg of elemental iron (eg, as 325 mg of ferrous sulfate) given 1 or 2 times/day. Larger doses are largely unabsorbed but increase adverse effects, especially constipation. Ascorbic acid either as a pill (500 mg) or as orange juice when taken with iron enhances iron absorption without increasing gastric distress. Parenteral iron causes the same therapeutic response as oral iron but can cause adverse effects, such as anaphylactoid reactions, serum sickness, thrombophlebitis, and pain. It is reserved for patients who do not tolerate or who will not take oral iron or for patients who steadily lose large amounts of blood because of capillary or vascular disorders (eg, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia). The dose of parenteral iron is determined by a hematologist. Oral or parenteral iron therapy should continue for ≥ 6 mo after correcting Hb levels to replenish tissue stores.
The response to treatment is assessed by serial Hb measurements until normal RBC values are achieved. Hb rises little for 2 wk but then rises 0.7 to 1 g/wk until near normal, at which time rate of increase tapers. Anemia should be corrected within 2 mo. A subnormal response suggests continued hemorrhage, underlying infection or malignancy, insufficient intake of iron, or, very rarely, malabsorption of oral iron.
Excerpts above from first source below:
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Excerpt below from second source below:
Good Natural Sources of Iron (Foods)
Iron deficiency can have serious health consequences that diet may not be able to quickly correct, and iron supplementation is often necessary if the iron deficiency has become symptomatic. However, mild iron deficiency can be corrected, and prevented, by eating iron-rich foods. Because iron is an absolute requirement for most of the earth's plants and animals, a wide range of food can provide iron. However, these foods are absorbed and processed differently by the body; for instance, iron from meat (heme iron source) is more easily broken down and absorbed than iron in grains (nonheme iron source), and minerals and chemicals in one type of food may inhibit absorption of iron from another type of food eaten at the same time.[1] Because iron from plant sources is less easily absorbed than the heme-bound iron of animal sources, vegetarians and vegans should have a somewhat higher total daily iron intake than those who eat meat, fish or poultry.[2] Legumes and dark-green leafy vegetables like spinach are especially good sources of iron for vegetarians and vegans. Iron from nonheme sources is more readily absorbed if consumned with foods that contain either heme-bound iron or vitamin C. [3]
List of Grains Rich in Iron: Iron (mg.)
Brown rice, 1 cup cooked 0.8
Whole wheat bread, 1 slice 0.9
Wheat germ, 2 tablespoons 1.1
English Muffin, 1 plain 1.4
Oatmeal, 1 cup cooked 1.6
Total cereal, 1 ounce 18.0
Cream of Wheat, 1 cup 10.0
Pita, whole wheat, 1 slice/piece, 6 ½ inch 1.9
Spaghetti, enriched, 1 cup, cooked 2.0
Raisin bran cereal, 1 cup 6.3
List of Iron Rich Legumes, Seeds, and Soy:
Sunflower seeds, 1 ounce 1.4
Soy milk, 1 cup 1.4
Kidney beans, ½ cup canned 1.6
Chickpeas, ½ cup, canned 1.6
Tofu, firm, ½ cup 1.8
Soy burger, 1 average 1.8 to 3.9*
List of Vegetables Rich in Iron:
Broccoli, ½ cup, boiled 0.7
Green beans, ½ cup, boiled 0.8
Lima beans, baby, frozen, ½ cup, boiled 1.8
Beets, 1 cup 1.8
Peas, ½ cup frozen, boiled 1.3
Potato, fresh baked, cooked w/skin on 4.0
Vegetables, green leafy, ½ cup 2.0
Watermelon, 6 inch x ½ inch slice 3.0
A Sample List of Foods Rich in Iron:
Blackstrap Molasses, one tablespoon 3.0
Dates or Prunes, ½ cup 2.4
Beef, Pork, Lamb, three ounces 2.3 to 3.0
Liver (beef, chicken), three ounces 8.0 to 25.0
Clams, Oysters ¾ cup 3.0
Dark meat Turkey ¾ cup 2.6
Pizza, cheese or pepperoni, ½ of 10 inch pie 4.5 to 5.5
Varies with brand. Check the iron content on the label.
Pregnant women should not eat liver because of its very high Vitamin A content. Large amounts of Vitamin A can be harmful to the baby.
Your doctor should have give you dietry advice to bring your iron up, also try Guinness! Lol
Lots of people advising vitamins but there are different types, make sure you get live vitamins, most of the normal vitamins purchased in shops are of little value they are a scam.
I've been anemic since I was 16, it's not a big deal.
My Dr's throughout my life have had me take an iron (ferrous sulfate) supplement along with all the other supplements I take.
If you take a Calcium supplement, don't take the iron at the same time. They counter effect each other.
Take a vitamin C with your iron, it helps with the absorbtion.
Don't worry about it. Just take your iron and you'll be fine.
you can change your diet and also there is a good iron supplement in holland and barrett called ferroglobin.
I am not looking for points so don't vote for me- but I was anemic because I lived on Aleve --overdose amounts - I wound up causing bleeding in my stomach. Regardless of what you are eating find out from your doctor - not what causes anemia but what is causing yours
Assuming that this has been proven by blood test, FBC + either a serum iron or a ferratin, it means what it says, you are short of iron.
If you are a menstruating female this is likely to be due to heavy periods.
It might also be due to poor intake, especially if you eat little red meat.
It could also be due to blood loss from other areas.
Finally it could be due to malabsorption, failure to absorb iron.
In 2007 any good doctor would be doing sufficient follow up investigation to confirm the cause and either dealing with the cause or advising on a suitable supplement if this is all that is needed.
If these things have not been discussed go to a good doctor and discuss them!
Go to www.mysibu.com. It is a wonderfull drink for this kind of problem you have. Or call 1800-710-sibu. When they ask for your sponsor say my name: Gabriela and my ID is 1040448 .
Sibu Balance, made from the whole fruit purée of the seabuckthorn berry(from Himalayas/India), could possibly replace every nutritional supplement in your home. Sibu Balance provides a full range of essential omega oils — including 3, 6, 7 and 9 and a powerful mix of antioxidants — vitamins C, E, B, and A, Superoxide Dismutase, Carotenoids, and Flavonoids. While it takes an incredible amount of work and skill to create Sibu Balance, it’s worth it.
My phone number is 801-637-5407
i have this same problem, you should try to eat more spinach and take medicine everyday that the doctor prescribes, theyre iron pills. try to take them w/ orange juice because this makes the iron absorb better. also this may sound kind of dumb but try to eat hot pockets- they actually can give up to 60% the daily value of iron you need. also if youre a girl, try to get more iron @ that ''time of the month'' because girls lose iron during their period. hope this helps you :)
An iron deficiency can leave you feeling tired and perhaps a bit low.
You need to eat more red meat, spinach, dried fruits (dates, figs, apricots) and also you could take an iron supplement. Your doctor should be giving you advice on this; go back and see him/her.
Answers: HemaPlex tablets.
http://www.smarter.com/natures_plus_hema...
you will have to eat nails............
.............kidding
you need to eat lotts of green veggies spring cabbage brockely asparagus anything like that realy contains lotts of iron red meat liver stuff like that and if you like marmite this is another way but do be careful with too much marmite this gives you a yeast infection use sparingly
animic take plenty of spinich look how strong popey was
multi vitamins or eat more liver
talk to your doctor about putting you on an iron supplement. Also you might want to start adding liver to your diet.
Eat yer greens. Spinach is good for iron (yuk) or green cabbage. Either that or get some iron tablets from the chemist. Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia and this will make you feel tired and unwell. I'm surprised your doctor didn't advise you.
Your Dr. could prescribe you an iron supplement or you could ask your Pharmacist for a good multi-vitamin with iron in it. An iron deficiency - which most probably you had a blood test to check for - simply means that you have a lower than normal level of iron in your blood and so are anaemic. You can increase the iron intake in your diet by eating more leafy green veg. (spinach etc.), red meat, poultry, liver,eggs and whole grains.
You're anemic, which is not a huge thing, you just need to eat foods high in iron and maybe take some iron supplements.
spinach
dark leafy greens
red meat
beans
liver
A lot of food has iron in it including dark green leafy vegetables like cabbage and spinach, also meat, eggs and molasses.
I am assuming that this was a serious question.
Best sources of iron (highest first, per equal weight) :
seaweed
lentils
cocoa
sesame/pumpkin seeds
soya
chicken/lambs' liver
bran
peaches
haricot/kidney beans
cashew nuts
couscous/bulgar
apricots
beef
kale
eggs
lamb/bacon
brown rice
spring greens/brocolli
You will have Anaemia, it means you don't have as many red blood cells as you should to get oxygen to where it needs to go. It's easily treated, and you shouldn't worry too much, just do as your Dr advises, and you'll be fine.
Take a look at this link for all the info you will need.
http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/2306888...
The natural way to increase your iron would be to take products such as Kelp, Bladderwrack, and Dulse. These three herbs are usually for feeding the thyroid to correct thyroid issues, but they are LOADED with natural sources of Iron.
Taking a perscription Iron Pill usually contains Iron Ore, which is terrible for your liver. It will wreck your liver, and block it up so much that no more food or nutrients can pass through.
There is also another product called Super Foods Capsules that have a lot of natural Iron in it.
These products will not overdose you with Iron. Once you are at a normal level, your body will expel any extra iron that you don't need.
Take Floradix (the liquid form not tablet). Its much better than iron tablets as it comes with none of the side effects. Also eat food rich in iron such as brocoli.
you are a weakling and you need to pump iron to make you stronger
My doctor told me to take a good B vitamin combination as that is what is processed into iron by the body...iron supplements are not necessary unless the shortage is longlasting and large...
(Men should NEVER take iron unless it is prescribed by a doctor)...
Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia and usually results from blood loss. Symptoms are usually nonspecific. RBCs tend to be microcytic and hypochromic, and iron stores are low as shown by low serum ferritin and low serum iron with high serum transferrin. If the diagnosis is made, occult blood loss is suspected. Treatment involves iron replacement and treatment of blood loss.
Treatment
Iron therapy without pursuit of the cause is poor practice; the bleeding site should be sought even in cases of mild anemia.
Iron can be provided by various iron salts (eg, ferrous sulfate, gluconate, fumarate) or saccharated iron po 30 min before meals (food or antacids may reduce absorption). A typical initial dose is 60 mg of elemental iron (eg, as 325 mg of ferrous sulfate) given 1 or 2 times/day. Larger doses are largely unabsorbed but increase adverse effects, especially constipation. Ascorbic acid either as a pill (500 mg) or as orange juice when taken with iron enhances iron absorption without increasing gastric distress. Parenteral iron causes the same therapeutic response as oral iron but can cause adverse effects, such as anaphylactoid reactions, serum sickness, thrombophlebitis, and pain. It is reserved for patients who do not tolerate or who will not take oral iron or for patients who steadily lose large amounts of blood because of capillary or vascular disorders (eg, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia). The dose of parenteral iron is determined by a hematologist. Oral or parenteral iron therapy should continue for ≥ 6 mo after correcting Hb levels to replenish tissue stores.
The response to treatment is assessed by serial Hb measurements until normal RBC values are achieved. Hb rises little for 2 wk but then rises 0.7 to 1 g/wk until near normal, at which time rate of increase tapers. Anemia should be corrected within 2 mo. A subnormal response suggests continued hemorrhage, underlying infection or malignancy, insufficient intake of iron, or, very rarely, malabsorption of oral iron.
Excerpts above from first source below:
________
Excerpt below from second source below:
Good Natural Sources of Iron (Foods)
Iron deficiency can have serious health consequences that diet may not be able to quickly correct, and iron supplementation is often necessary if the iron deficiency has become symptomatic. However, mild iron deficiency can be corrected, and prevented, by eating iron-rich foods. Because iron is an absolute requirement for most of the earth's plants and animals, a wide range of food can provide iron. However, these foods are absorbed and processed differently by the body; for instance, iron from meat (heme iron source) is more easily broken down and absorbed than iron in grains (nonheme iron source), and minerals and chemicals in one type of food may inhibit absorption of iron from another type of food eaten at the same time.[1] Because iron from plant sources is less easily absorbed than the heme-bound iron of animal sources, vegetarians and vegans should have a somewhat higher total daily iron intake than those who eat meat, fish or poultry.[2] Legumes and dark-green leafy vegetables like spinach are especially good sources of iron for vegetarians and vegans. Iron from nonheme sources is more readily absorbed if consumned with foods that contain either heme-bound iron or vitamin C. [3]
List of Grains Rich in Iron: Iron (mg.)
Brown rice, 1 cup cooked 0.8
Whole wheat bread, 1 slice 0.9
Wheat germ, 2 tablespoons 1.1
English Muffin, 1 plain 1.4
Oatmeal, 1 cup cooked 1.6
Total cereal, 1 ounce 18.0
Cream of Wheat, 1 cup 10.0
Pita, whole wheat, 1 slice/piece, 6 ½ inch 1.9
Spaghetti, enriched, 1 cup, cooked 2.0
Raisin bran cereal, 1 cup 6.3
List of Iron Rich Legumes, Seeds, and Soy:
Sunflower seeds, 1 ounce 1.4
Soy milk, 1 cup 1.4
Kidney beans, ½ cup canned 1.6
Chickpeas, ½ cup, canned 1.6
Tofu, firm, ½ cup 1.8
Soy burger, 1 average 1.8 to 3.9*
List of Vegetables Rich in Iron:
Broccoli, ½ cup, boiled 0.7
Green beans, ½ cup, boiled 0.8
Lima beans, baby, frozen, ½ cup, boiled 1.8
Beets, 1 cup 1.8
Peas, ½ cup frozen, boiled 1.3
Potato, fresh baked, cooked w/skin on 4.0
Vegetables, green leafy, ½ cup 2.0
Watermelon, 6 inch x ½ inch slice 3.0
A Sample List of Foods Rich in Iron:
Blackstrap Molasses, one tablespoon 3.0
Dates or Prunes, ½ cup 2.4
Beef, Pork, Lamb, three ounces 2.3 to 3.0
Liver (beef, chicken), three ounces 8.0 to 25.0
Clams, Oysters ¾ cup 3.0
Dark meat Turkey ¾ cup 2.6
Pizza, cheese or pepperoni, ½ of 10 inch pie 4.5 to 5.5
Varies with brand. Check the iron content on the label.
Pregnant women should not eat liver because of its very high Vitamin A content. Large amounts of Vitamin A can be harmful to the baby.
Your doctor should have give you dietry advice to bring your iron up, also try Guinness! Lol
Lots of people advising vitamins but there are different types, make sure you get live vitamins, most of the normal vitamins purchased in shops are of little value they are a scam.
I've been anemic since I was 16, it's not a big deal.
My Dr's throughout my life have had me take an iron (ferrous sulfate) supplement along with all the other supplements I take.
If you take a Calcium supplement, don't take the iron at the same time. They counter effect each other.
Take a vitamin C with your iron, it helps with the absorbtion.
Don't worry about it. Just take your iron and you'll be fine.
you can change your diet and also there is a good iron supplement in holland and barrett called ferroglobin.
I am not looking for points so don't vote for me- but I was anemic because I lived on Aleve --overdose amounts - I wound up causing bleeding in my stomach. Regardless of what you are eating find out from your doctor - not what causes anemia but what is causing yours
Assuming that this has been proven by blood test, FBC + either a serum iron or a ferratin, it means what it says, you are short of iron.
If you are a menstruating female this is likely to be due to heavy periods.
It might also be due to poor intake, especially if you eat little red meat.
It could also be due to blood loss from other areas.
Finally it could be due to malabsorption, failure to absorb iron.
In 2007 any good doctor would be doing sufficient follow up investigation to confirm the cause and either dealing with the cause or advising on a suitable supplement if this is all that is needed.
If these things have not been discussed go to a good doctor and discuss them!
Go to www.mysibu.com. It is a wonderfull drink for this kind of problem you have. Or call 1800-710-sibu. When they ask for your sponsor say my name: Gabriela and my ID is 1040448 .
Sibu Balance, made from the whole fruit purée of the seabuckthorn berry(from Himalayas/India), could possibly replace every nutritional supplement in your home. Sibu Balance provides a full range of essential omega oils — including 3, 6, 7 and 9 and a powerful mix of antioxidants — vitamins C, E, B, and A, Superoxide Dismutase, Carotenoids, and Flavonoids. While it takes an incredible amount of work and skill to create Sibu Balance, it’s worth it.
My phone number is 801-637-5407
i have this same problem, you should try to eat more spinach and take medicine everyday that the doctor prescribes, theyre iron pills. try to take them w/ orange juice because this makes the iron absorb better. also this may sound kind of dumb but try to eat hot pockets- they actually can give up to 60% the daily value of iron you need. also if youre a girl, try to get more iron @ that ''time of the month'' because girls lose iron during their period. hope this helps you :)
An iron deficiency can leave you feeling tired and perhaps a bit low.
You need to eat more red meat, spinach, dried fruits (dates, figs, apricots) and also you could take an iron supplement. Your doctor should be giving you advice on this; go back and see him/her.
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