What hinders iron absorbtion? Can it be something dietary? What can be done to improve iron levels?

Answer 1

Vitamin C is needed to absorb iron. Tea (Tannin) tends to block it, as do some soya products.
Meat provides the best source of dietary iron.
Beware of taking iron supplements - too much iron is dangerous.

Answer 2

I am assuming from your question that you are ingesting sufficient iron, but you are still anemic. Have you had a complete blood count? All of your blood cells are normal and in the right proportions? Next thing to check is whether there is bleeding in your digestive tract, which is the next most common cause. If your anemia is severe and accompanied by other symptoms, further testing may be warranted, but there are many causes, ranging from auto-immune diseases like celiac disease ( an auto-immune disease which affects the intestines ability to absorb nutrients) to thalassemia (a genetic disease of malformed hemoglobin most commonly seen in those of mediterranean descent). In some of these situations too much iron is much more dangerous than not enough iron. You need to trust that if dietary changes are not helping then your physician will steer you in the right direction as there is only so much that you can do yourself.

Answer 3

Usually dietary. To help, Folic Acid tabs, Folic Acid aldo in Cornflakes), or Vitamin B, but it makes your poo black. Red meat, Green veg all have high iron content, and drinking tea helps iron absorption

Answer 4

Not sure about what hinders it but I do know that taking vitamin c alongside iron helps the absorption of it.

Answer 5

Something that hinders iron absorbtion.

Answer 6

A good diet helps with all this kind of stuff, and some say cut down sugar when eating vitimins.

Answer 7

I know that drinking alot of tea can keep you from absorbing iron...

Answer 8

Taking bran isn't good I believe. I also think vitamin c helps your body to absorb it.

Answer 9

take iron and vitamin C tablets for one month.

Answer 10

other viataimns i am not certain whichbut b & e come to mind.check with your health store expert.stagger taking your viatimns. i had done research for a past girlfriend who had this problem but it has been awhile.