Interesting. I may have to research this a little more. I know when I would go to give blood during our blood drives at work they use to take my blood but I stopped giving because when they started checking to see if you have low iron, I would get rejected. Needless to say I got tired of them doing that so I stop going to give blood.
I know I cannot take iron pills they do a number and a half on me and my system.
I have been taking chlorella, flaxseed and omegas for the past 6-7 months daily so I hope it is helping with the low iron. I have not done a length check in a very long while. Maybe in March, I hate to get myself worked up and then not notice a huge difference.
I just saw this, and I have been doing many of the things suggested with regards to food. I am going to add more of these in my diet, I am one of those if I can do it naturally then I will.
See Below:
Dietary Changes and Supplements
Iron
You may need iron supplements to build up your iron levels as quickly as possible. Iron supplements can correct low iron levels within months. Supplements come in pill form or in drops for children.
Large amounts of iron can be harmful. Thus, you should take iron supplements only as your doctor prescribes. Keep iron supplements out of reach from children. This will prevent them from taking an overdose of iron.
Iron supplements can cause side effects, such as dark stools, stomach irritation, and heartburn. Iron also can cause constipation, so your doctor may suggest that you use a stool softener.
Your doctor may advise you to eat more foods that are rich in iron. The best source of iron is red meat, especially beef and liver. Chicken, turkey, pork, fish, and shellfish also are good sources of iron.
The body tends to absorb the iron from meat better than iron in other foods. However, other foods also can help you raise your iron levels.
Nonmeat foods that are good sources of iron include:
Spinach and other dark green leafy vegetables
Peanuts, peanut butter, and almonds
Eggs
Peas; lentils; and white, red, and baked beans
Dried fruits, such as raisins, apricots, and peaches
Prune juice
Iron is added to some foods, such as cereal, bread, and pasta. You can look at the Nutrition Facts label on a food to find out how much iron it contains. The amount is given as a percentage of the total amount of iron you need every day.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron. Good sources of vitamin C are fruits and vegetables, especially guava, red sweet pepper, kiwi, oranges and orange juice, green pepper, and grapefruit juice.
If you're taking medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether you can eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice. This fruit can affect the strength of a few medicines and how well they work.
Other fruits rich in vitamin C are strawberries, cantaloupe, papaya, pineapple, and mango. Vegetables high in vitamin C include vegetable and tomato juices, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, broccoli, sweet potato, cauliflower, and kale.
Fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables, and juices usually have more vitamin C than canned ones.
If I make it there and then to BSL, I'd just maintain it at that point and be oh so satisfied and content!!!
