I have only ever tried Iron tablets with VitC, but thats not working for me. I would perhaps like to try liquid supplements or injections. Can anyone advise me on what works for them?
2007-02-13 04:18:05 · 15 answers · asked by destiny 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Try liquid iron, gets into your system very fast...
Product is called 'Floradix Iron'
Mums been taking it, as she has very low iron / blood levels, and it really works for her.
Available over the counter from Boots, Superdrugs, and most good chemist
2007-02-13 04:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by ஐ♥PinkBoo - TTC #1♥ஐ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a supplement called Ferrograd C, its an iron supplement with added vitamin C in it. Also, yucky as it sounds,(lambs) liver is full of iron, just boiled and eaten as a meal w/ fries or mashed potatoes. Leafy green vegetables such as spinach and broccolli are also full of iron.
You could try the liquid supplement Floradix, which has the same amount of iron as any other supplement (tablet or liquid) but just tastes worse! In my opinion, stick with the tablets, improve your diet and if still the same with no improvement go to your doctor asking for a blood test to determine your Hemoglobin level. Less than 12 is poor, less than 10 is bad and less than 8 can mean you need a blood transfusion.
Happy to help
2007-02-13 06:45:02 · answer #2 · answered by ruthieelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have iron deficiency anaemia, you shouldn't use iron supplements, or unless our doctor has prescribed them for you. The reason is that iron can be stored up in the body and you can have too much which can make you very unwell. You CAN overdose on iron.
If you are feeling run down there may be a whole number of reasons, eg. thyroid etc. Get a blood test done so you get the right treatment that will work for you.
Hope that helps
2007-02-13 04:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Total cereal is a good source of iron, as well as other nutrients. I was advised to eat it in addition to taking an iron supplement when I was pregnant and my iron was low. Please beware, too much iron is hazardous. If you aren't already, you should be advised by a doctor. But even they make mistakes. If you start having any sudden pains (in your stomach or side area) while taking additional iron, immediately cut back.
2007-02-13 04:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A healthy diet will provide all your Iron, spinach, green cabagge etc the amount of iron in a supplement is negelible not worth paying for them if your doctor has diagnosed this he would of prescribed something for don't diagnose and prescribe yourself
2007-02-13 04:29:24 · answer #5 · answered by mikey_mossom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a supplement but seaweed I believe has the highest levels of Iron.
2007-02-13 04:23:35 · answer #6 · answered by Max J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the iron supplements you buy over the counter have the same amount of iron in them, regardless of brand.
If you have a medical problem then speak to your doc who can presecribe you something stronger
2007-02-13 04:21:55 · answer #7 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ironchel-18 from GNC...take it with Calcium and Vitamin K they will help your body abosorb the Iron but becareful you can overdose on Iron and vitamins A,D,E and K
2007-02-13 04:25:33 · answer #8 · answered by Love always, Kortnei 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feo sol.
Slow Fe
anything "Fe" really... Some are prescription only though...
Prenatal vitamins are a great source of Iron.
2007-02-13 04:25:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give Folic Acid a try, or the old fashioned way eat your greens,unless you don't like them of course.
2007-02-13 11:55:08 · answer #10 · answered by tanny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋