doc said I am iron deficient. what are some foods I can eat that are high in iron? what did this come from? I have been lightheaded, nauseous, and very sleepy. Is this from the lack of iron?
2006-10-27 17:00:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Some people are just naturally iron deficient. If you drink alcoholic beverages lay off for a while they effect the way your liver proccesses stuff. Also, and I know this sound kinda gross, but, eat Braunswieger. It's so high in iron you would never have to take iron pills. Brocolli too. Those are the highest. But, raisins and chocolate both contain iron but not enough to supply you with the daily needs plus extra for your deficiency. All those symptoms are common for anemia.
2006-10-27 17:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by sixcannonballs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those are all side effects of an iron deficiency, I was myself a while ago. Red meat and leafy greens, spinach etc contain heaps of natural iron, however there are plenty of supplement mineral tablets available that wouldn't hurt at least until your diet improves.
Your body needs Vitamin C Ascorbic acid to absorb the iron, so plenty of vitamin C is also good, your body does not retain vitamin C, so you need to take it naturally or from a supplement every day
2006-10-27 17:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some of it might be. You can buy iron supplements in just about any grocery or drug store. Red meat, raisins and some nuts are high in iron. Also, watch your caffeine intake. Caffeine destroys both iron and calcium in the blood. I found that out the hard way when I tried to donate blood.
2006-10-27 17:10:44 · answer #3 · answered by Jensenfan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those are very vague symptoms, but yes, they can be symptoms of iron deficiency. Beans and dark green leafy veggies are high in iron. So are some nuts. I don't remember all of them, but I think almonds are. Your doc should give you a list of foods that are high in iron, or at least refer you to a nutritionist.
2006-10-27 17:08:26 · answer #4 · answered by dorky_goddess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clams
Shrimp
Sirlon Steak
Turkey Breast
Chicken Breast
Black Beans
Raisin Bran
Tofu
Chickpeas
It would'nt hurt to take a multi-vitamin with iron.
2006-10-27 17:55:31 · answer #5 · answered by Tonya W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to eating protein-rich foods and taking supplements, cook with an iron skillet. The pan's iron will add iron to your food. Could be handy to have around in case of burglars or deviant husbands also.
2006-10-27 17:17:22 · answer #6 · answered by Calliope 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greens with vitamin c increase iron. Vitamin c is not only in orange juice but also tomatoes. If u get the Vitamin c with the greens, it helps get the iron into your body better and faster.
Liver is a good source, but most detest liver--and it is high in cholestoral.
2006-10-27 17:03:02 · answer #7 · answered by kay w 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Greens and I don't mean green beans or peas. The dark greens such as spinach, asparagus etc....
I am severely anemic. Some people just are. You should buy yourself some over the counter iron too.
Definitely lack of iron.
2006-10-27 17:04:05 · answer #8 · answered by ~*bUtteRFy~*~kISSeS*~ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Leafy greens, the darker the better! And drink the broth. Raisins, beef liver, prunes, broccoli, and ask your doctor if an iron supplement would be appropriate for you.
2006-10-28 02:34:07 · answer #9 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brussel sprouts are recommendations-blowing for an iron unfavorable man or woman no count what age they're. My spouse has to eat them to regulate her anemia. the only subject is they stink once you cook dinner them and maximum persons do unlike them.
2016-10-03 01:12:32 · answer #10 · answered by grumney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋