I have iron deficiency of 7.3 which is low, taking iron tablets but what foods are rich in iron?

Answer 1

You have received some good answers. Also, if you depend on vegetable sources for your iron (such as Spinach, for example), be sure you also consume a food high in Vitamin C (such as oranges). The C helps your body to increase the absorption rate of the iron.

"Up to 22% of the iron in meat is absorbed, while only 1-8% is absorbed from eggs and plant foods."

"The absorption of iron from plant foods is improved by the presence in a meal of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), other organic acids such as malic acid (e.g. in pumpkins, plums and apples) and citric acid (in citrus fruits). "

More information on vegan iron sources can be had here:
http://www.vegansociety.com/html/food/nutrition/iron.php

Answer 2

Hi, iron is a very important component of haemoglobin, as it transports the oxygen in the blood to all the different parts of the body. Another important role of iron is its role in metabolic reactions. An iron deficiency can cause anaemia, this results from the low levels of haemoglobin in the blood.

Good sources of iron can be found by eating: Red meat ; Liver; Leafy Green Vegetables e.g. broccoli, kale; Legumes, such as baked (haricot) beans, Lima beans, pinto beans ; Wholegrain bread; Sunflower seeds; Tofu; Breakfast Cereals e.g. All Bran,
Corn Flakes and Cheerios; Prune juice; Figs; Water melon; Raisins.

Hope this helps

Answer 3

Cooked clams, Tofu, Iron enriched cereals like Raisin Bran or Total,Teak, Shrimp, Liver, Baked Potatoes, Oysters, Lentil Soup
Also, Vitamin C enhances the absorption of Iron. Also drink orange juice with iron enriched foods.

Answer 4

Red meat is very rich in iron. Also spinach and other leafy greens. You can also take mutlivitamin with iron. You might benefit from Soy Protein shakes, but check to make sure the Soy Powder also has a high RDA of iron.

Answer 5

Hi

In addition to the food answers you've been given .....

After I'd had a blood transfusion I was put on iron tablets and the doctor suggested to me that I took them with orange juice (fresh not cordial) as this helps the body to absorb the iron.

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Answer 6

Guiness
Red Wine
Brocolli
Liver
Red Meat

Answer 7

Any vegtable thats dark green has lots of iron in it, also red meat like steaks have a lot as well

Answer 8

Most dried fruits such as apricots, prunes, raisins.
Prune juice.
Red meat.
Black pudding.
Liver - lambs and chicken liver are the mildest flavoured.
All dark green leafy vegetables.

Answer 9

all meat, especially redmeat is rich in iron as is dark green leafy veg such as cabbage, broccoli etc.

Iron is a component of blood, so if you enjoy black pudding - your iron levels will soon pick up!

Answer 10

green veg - like spinach. also watercress is good. Red meats too.