im a mum of two and like anyone with kids can appreciate im often knackered at the end of the day. i just dont have a great deal of energy, especially when i have my menstrual cycle each month. i feel like ive been dragged round london on the marathon or something. i sometimes fall asleep in front of the tv sitting in an upright position. i get frustrated sometimes as i want to do other things like read in the evenings etc but ive got no energy. im going to be studying later in the year and need to regain my energy. what vitamins or importantly good iron tablets should i be taking which may give me more energy. i dont want to take 'proplus'. any sensible suggestions would be appreciated!!
2007-01-15 11:39:13 · 9 answers · asked by emzc 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I just came from the Dr. with iron levels of 100 as opposed to 750 or so. She reccommended Slow Fe or Palafor for the iron part of it. Both are slow release as to guard against constipation. She also recommended taking B Complex, Vitamin B 12, and Vitamin C to aid inthe proper absorbtion of iron. My pharmacist was very helpful in making sure the levels of vitamins in each pill was high enough to actually be absorbed by the body.
Good luck!
PS> LOVE the word knackered!!!!
2007-01-15 14:59:22 · answer #1 · answered by grinjill 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fatigue is different from drowsiness. In general, drowsiness is feeling the need to sleep, while fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation. Drowsiness and apathy (a feeling of indifference or not caring about what happens) can be symptoms of fatigue.
Fatigue can be a normal and important response to physical exertion, emotional stress, boredom, or lack of sleep. However, it can also be a nonspecific sign of a more serious psychological or physical disorder. When fatigue is not relieved by enough sleep, good nutrition, or a low-stress environment, it should be evaluated by your doctor. Because fatigue is a common complaint, sometimes a potentially serious cause may be overlooked.
The pattern of fatigue may help your doctor determine its underlying cause. For example, if you wake up in the morning rested but rapidly develop fatigue with activity, you may have an ongoing physical condition like an underactive thyroid. On the other hand, if you wake up with a low level of energy and have fatigue that lasts throughout the day, you may be depressed.
See you Doctor.
2007-01-15 11:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to take Iron tablets but their absorption was poor (i.e. only a small percentage of what is in the tablet makes it into your bloodstream). I tried SpaTone which you can get from Holland and Barratt. It's sachets of mineral water with a high naturally occuring iron content. It tastes absolutely foul so you must mix it with something like orange juice (which also helps absorption vit C). Apparently it is better than tablets.
Other than that the best thing you can do is to eat more Spinach or Kale as these contain iron.
2007-01-15 11:49:01 · answer #3 · answered by Pickle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The latest science on iron is that it is TOXIC, and there are very few circumstances where a human being needs extra iron.
If you do not believe me, and you should not believe anyone over the Internet - so I urge you to consult your doctor about this.
If you are sick your doctor can tell you what to do. Do not take
iron because you saw a commercial that tells you it will make
you feel more energetic. Repeat, the latest studies show that
very few people need iron supplements and that iron is very
toxic.
2007-01-15 11:45:43 · answer #4 · answered by themountainviewguy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm looking for a multi-vitamin myself, have looked through this website & seems this one is good,have a look:
I also take magnesium on empty stomach in the morning, plus Niacin (B3) for anxiety & flaxeed oil.
Look at their ENERGY & SUPERFOODS section for ideas to increase energy.I find eating oats porridge gives u alot of energy in the morning & keeps you going. Also try doing things without pressuring yourself, doing things abit more relaxed, you might be over exerting yourself.
with luv
2007-01-15 12:39:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fersolate is a good iron tablet.But is not an energiser.You must take Glucose or some enegy drinks like Horlicks
2007-01-15 17:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
any multivitamin with iron should be fine. if you are truly anemic try ferasol. watch it. too much iron supplement can cause constipation
2007-01-15 11:48:51 · answer #7 · answered by Jill B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ferrous sulphate will do the trick i have used them in past
2007-01-15 20:17:57 · answer #8 · answered by sheepy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can try trihemic or Materna ( which is for pregnant women but non-pregnant female can still take it).
2007-01-15 11:43:37 · answer #9 · answered by CaribbeanChica 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋