My mom said that I shouldn't take my iron vitamins with milk as it is not good. She won't say the reason why though.. so.. I would like to know if something will happen if I do take it with milk. will there be side effects?
2007-03-24 09:58:08 · 4 answers · asked by JuicyFruit 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I don't think there are any side effects, but milk lines the stomach, which means that it will take a lot longer for the iron to be absorbed by your blood. The best drink to take Iron supliments with is juice: orange, grapefruit, the like. This will help your body absorb the iron more quickly as it is a lighter substance and has vitamins in it which aid absorption. So something with vitamin c in it is what you want to take.
2007-03-24 10:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by Beckham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better to take with orange juice, as vitamin C assists iron absorption. I think that milk might slow the iron from being efficiently absorbed. Also dairy and iron supplements can be binding, so be sure to drink plenty of caffeine-free beverages and eat plenty of fiber to avoid constipation.
2007-03-24 10:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will be no side effect, all milk does is coat your stomach..
2007-03-24 10:17:12 · answer #3 · answered by tasha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took my iron pills with milk sometimes and it didnt do anything to me . . but you might react different. Upset stomach . . . diareha (spelling?) maybe . . .depends on you.
2007-03-24 10:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by Kris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋