Guest guest Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Almost all women who are still menstruating are anemic (so a female doctor told me). I think the only danger in taking too much iron is having loose stools. I'd get the best one from the local health shop that I could and take the dose suggested on the bottle. If I remember properly, iron needs to be accompanied by vitamin c to help with absorption. Keen iron supplement What is a safe level of iron to supplement if I haven't been tested for iron deficiency? I am a 32 year old female (which probably helps to know). Thanks, Olif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Keen, Too much iron can cause constipation, but rarely loose stools. Also - Try to find a form of heme iron, which will be absorbed better than non-heme iron. Heme iron is derived from meat/liver etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 As iron rises, it elevates blood coagulation, inflammation, free radical damage and heart attack and stroke risk. Excess iron is such a common cause of disease that warnings are issued periodically to NOT supplement unless one is known for a fact to be low in iron. And it's quite rare to be iron deficient as the body is extremely efficient at scavenging it. Duncan > " Keen Venables " <kvenables@...> wrote: > > Almost all women who are still menstruating are anemic (so a female > doctor told me). I think the only danger in taking too much iron is > having loose stools. > > I'd get the best one from the local health shop that I could and take > the dose suggested on the bottle. If I remember properly, iron needs to > be accompanied by vitamin c to help with absorption. > > Keen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 " And it's quite rare to be iron deficient as the body is extremely efficient at scavenging it. " Do you think this is true for someone with Candida also? I thought iron deficiency was common with Candida. And what about someone who isn't eating foods fortified with iron, like bread, white rice, etc.? Thanks, Olif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 I used to sell vitamins and we usually counseled men to avoid iron supplements or multi's with iron. Then I had a blood test (CBC) done on myself and found, to my total surprise, that I had quite a low ferritin level. And I eat quite a healthy diet, including some red meat. I'm still trying to figure out exactly what's at the root of this, but it looks like poor absorption (but again, why?...poor enzyme ouput? low stomach acid? damaged or undeveloped intestines? etc) So I started taking some iron tablets and retested 2 years later and the ferritin level had almost doubled (to 70-something), which is supposed to be fairly good. Moral of story: don't guess, a blood test may surprise you Thanks, -m --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 > Posted by: " Olif " OVanPelt@... olifmary > Date: Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:46 pm (PDT) > > " And it's quite rare to be iron deficient as the body is > extremely efficient at scavenging it. " > > Do you think this is true for someone with Candida also? I thought > iron deficiency was common with Candida. And what about someone who > isn't eating foods fortified with iron, like bread, white rice, etc.? > > Thanks, > Olif Malabsorption of minerals is common in bowel disorders, but you don't know how much in a given individual. You can't average the degree of malabsorption in a group and still adequately service everyone' needs according to the average; you need lab work and individual approaches. This will also allow the doctor to determine whether one is anemic due to iron deficiency or vitamin b-12 deficiency for example. Those who don't eat iron-fortified foods will probably find the dietary iron provided by vegetables is adequate. Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 , I've had good luck with Bariatric Advantage's chewable iron supplement. It contains 18 mg iron as iron ferronyl along with 30 mg vitamin c. For more info go to www.bariatricadvantage.com. Patients can also order from this site - there is no shipping/handling if they are on Bariatric Advantage's automatic " refill " program. Hope this helps! Marita Blessing,RD, CD maritab@... --- julielewrd <jlewis@...> wrote: > Does anyone know of an iron supplement that is not very irritating to > the pouch? How's the Building Blocks iron? Anyone have experience with > them? > RD > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Hello Fumiko A quick search showed Spatone at Boots and on Amazon, and Floradix at Holland and Barrat, so both are available over the counter. Hope this helps .. x > > My GP prescribed me iron tablet 'Ferrous Sulpate' and > it upset my stomach. Dr P recommended me to use > 'Spatone' or 'Floradix'. I'm not sure where to get > one of these. Are these available over the counter > or from internet? > > Fumiko > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Thank you very much . It's very helpful. Fumiko > > > > My GP prescribed me iron tablet 'Ferrous Sulpate' and > > it upset my stomach. Dr P recommended me to use > > 'Spatone' or 'Floradix'. I'm not sure where to get > > one of these. Are these available over the counter > > or from internet? > > > > Fumiko > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 > > > > > Hi, > >   If not, is 28 packets of Spatone for £9.75 a good price, or does anyone know if  is it cheaper anywhere else. > many thanks, > > julia > I got spatone for around £7 at boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 You should take all iron and calcium supplements about four hours away from thyroid medication. Luv - Sheila From: thyroid treatment [mailto:thyroid treatment ] On Behalf Of milollylooly Sent: 22 May 2010 09:55 thyroid treatment Subject: Iron supplement Hi, I'm taking iron supplement due to low count 9.1, I think I've read that I cant take this at the same time as my Nature thyroid - can I take it with my Nutri adrenal extra? Would anyone be able to enlighten me? Thanking in anticipation. Lee No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2884 - Release Date: 05/21/10 18:26:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 No, do not take iron with any kind of thyroid or adrenal supplement. Make sure you take iron 4 hours apart from them. I take my iron supplement before I go to bed with my V C. JOT > Hi, > > I'm taking iron supplement due to low count 9.1, I think I've read that I cant take this at the same time as my Nature thyroid - can I take it with my Nutri adrenal extra? Would anyone be able to enlighten me? > > Thanking in anticipation. > > Lee > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Thanks for the response everyone. I'll take my iron in the evening before bed ..........dont take anything else then so it cant clash!! Lee > > Hi, > > I'm taking iron supplement due to low count 9.1, I think I've read that I cant take this at the same time as my Nature thyroid - can I take it with my Nutri adrenal extra? Would anyone be able to enlighten me? > > Thanking in anticipation. > > Lee > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Lee - do you also take high dose of vitamin C with your iron, such as 3/4000mgs. If not, you should. Luv - Sheila Thanks for the response everyone. I'll take my iron in the evening before bed ..........dont take anything else then so it cant clash!! Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Hi All, My DAN recommended iron for my son about a yearback when we first tested his blood levels as he was low on iron. I remember reading about iron supplement not recommended and so I did not give him the supplement but continued with other recommendations like Super Nu Thera etc. When we did the blood work again, iron was low and she recommended it again. This time I did 1/2 tsp occasionally every few days for about 2 weeks. Since then I am seeing lots of visual stims. However, I also see weight gain which hasnt happened in over a year. I have stopped the iron. But I am not completely sure if the visual stims are due to teh iron. I also cant explain teh weight gain. My son is 3.5yrs and has been on a constant weight of 25lbs. Now he is 28lbs. Anyone who can explain this? Is iron a no-no? Thanks, Arthi -- Arthi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I use spa water on myself...it is naturally occuring ironn 5mg..lower dose..I do not think it is bad..depends on why he is low in iron..diet or something else? Some do use supps...my son had a low weight andand a difficult time eating till I gave him regular metroidozole..and probiotics... autism treatment From: arthi.nagaraj@... Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:24:32 -0500 Subject: [ ] Iron supplement Hi All, My DAN recommended iron for my son about a yearback when we first tested his blood levels as he was low on iron. I remember reading about iron supplement not recommended and so I did not give him the supplement but continued with other recommendations like Super Nu Thera etc. When we did the blood work again, iron was low and she recommended it again. This time I did 1/2 tsp occasionally every few days for about 2 weeks. Since then I am seeing lots of visual stims. However, I also see weight gain which hasnt happened in over a year. I have stopped the iron. But I am not completely sure if the visual stims are due to teh iron. I also cant explain teh weight gain. My son is 3.5yrs and has been on a constant weight of 25lbs. Now he is 28lbs. Anyone who can explain this? Is iron a no-no? Thanks, Arthi -- Arthi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I have to agree with you. If we take our cue from the baby's digestive system, it hasn't accumulative its digestive enzymes until somewhere between 9-10 months. Before then their intestine walls are wide open, so all the nutrients in breastmilk can be immediately absorbed into the system. The walls start to close to filtration levels as their enzymes start to accumulate. Watch an infant's diaper output change as it gets older. Whether the child is being exclusively breastfed or not, around seven months it starts to change and it stops changing around 10 months. When the body regulates itself like that, I would rather follow it than good advice. Deborah >Even Sally Fallon recommends egg yolk at 4 months and I just disagree. It's not going to damage a child of course if it's started that early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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