8Jul/106
What vitamins should i buy?
hi ive been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia and i was wondering what vitamins should i buy at the store as im beginning to feel all the effects of anemia again. I have already taken iron tablets prescribed by my doctor but i was wondering is there any i can buy like at my local target or CVS
thank you
July 8th, 2010 - 08:14
The marketing companies have done a great job! When you control a persons questions you control everything. Okay enough with the cryptic talk… the human body does not respond well to vitamins… mainly because it was designed to take vitamins naturally from their source… vegetables, fruits, grains, etc. What would be much more beneficial would be a whole food supplement. One that I would recommend that anyone with any true knowledge of supplements would know about is Spirulina. The key with spirulina is knowing where to get it from. I will provide you with the link to the cheapest place I know and also the highest quality. I get ABSOLUTELY NOTHING for referring you… I wish I did, but this company doesn’t allow it.
Recommendation: Hawaiian Spirulina- brand Hawaii Pacifica Spirulina (Cyanotech)
Comparing Spirulina with other foods shows just how packed it is with nutrients:
• Spirulina has 300% more calcium than whole milk
• Spirulina has 2300% more iron than spinach
• Spirulina has 3900% more beta carotene than carrots
• Spirulina has 375% more protein than tofu
• Three grams of Spirulina have more antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity than five servings of vegetables
• Comparing phytonutrient levels, Spirulina is 31 times more potent than blueberries, 60 times more potent than spinach and 700 times more potent than apples
July 8th, 2010 - 08:14
A good multivitamin along with iron is important to build blood cells — any with 15 mg of iron and all the other vitamins and minerals. All you need to replace iron is 15 mg/day. Prescription iron pills are often harsh on the stomach and cause constipation. Be sure and get a diet high in vegetables and fruits and whole grains, and beans to support your body’s needs for protein, etc. as it is making new blood cells with iron.
If your anemia is due to blood loss, then ask your clinician to treat the cause.
July 8th, 2010 - 08:14
i agree wholeheartedly with GoGetta. Organic powdered spirulina or organic spirulina in tablet form is a fabulous idea. Rich in iron and easy for your system to assimilate with no nasty fillers, flavorings, preservatives or other nasty chemicalshiteingredients like magnesium stearate or coal tar derivatives (which is in plenty of the "health" supplements out there) …. magnesium stearate in particular does some diabolical things to t-cell function and depresses immunity …. and aside from that, many iron supplements can be terribly constipating ….. to enhance absorption of iron ensure you eat plenty of fresh green salads and green vegies (all rich in vitamin C)… as vitamin C aides iron absorption…… the greens are also rich in calcium which is essential for iron assimilation ….. it could be due to a calcium deficiency that you are iron deficient…..juice celery and drink that to aid iron absorption…… celery is rich in calcium magnesium and vitamin C…. many people find it easier to juice their greens if they find it unappealing to eat salads and greens.
other foods rich in iron are rolled oats, brown rice, green vegies, eggs, unsulphured black mollasses (organic).
and please try to ditch the calcium thieves such as sodas, pop, alcohol and excess amounts of caffeine, tea, processed sugar, processed salt, animal protein and saturated fat …. all these things will rip the calcium right out of your bones as they raise uric acid levels in the bloodstream thus prompting your body to leach minerals calcium and magnesium out of your bones in an attempt to neutralise it ……. so if you do consume any/toomuch of the above at least try to cut right back.
bless
July 8th, 2010 - 08:14
You should always start with eating a good balanced diet with foods that are rich in iron.
If your taking supplements the type of iron your consuming can be very important in it’s absorption.
Iron from animal sources known as heme iron is absorbed easily by the body.
Iron from vegetable and other sources is not as readily absorbed by the body.
Iron Rich Foods Include:
From Animal Sources
Clams, Pork Liver, Oysters, Chicken Liver, Mussels, Beef Liver, Beef, Shrimp, Sardines, Turkey
From Other Sources
Beans, Pumpkin Seeds, Whole Baked Potato, Enriched Cereals & Grains
Word of note Pregnant Women Should stay away from liver because of it’s high amount of Vitamin A which can lead to birth defects.
You Can Learn More From – http://www.healthcastle.com/iron.shtml
Since your already taking iron supplements you may be deficient in other minerals and vitamins that help in the absorption of iron.
To help with this you may want to try AnemiCare it’s an homeopathic remedy which increases iron absorption in the body.
http://natural-remedies.propom.com/recommends/anemic-care.html
July 8th, 2010 - 08:14
I would suggest taking a multivariate. i’m not sure how it works with iron, but with some vitamins, you need others to make them work correctly. However, since you have previously been diagnosed with anemia, and it seems to be getting worse again, definitely make an appointment with your doctor. You may need to take more iron, or it may be something more complicated than iron deficiency, such as something wrong with your thyroid. You’ll need to get some blood work done to see exactly what it is
July 8th, 2010 - 08:14
Hi,
I think minor dietary changes would help you cover the iron deficiency in your body. I would recommend the following:
1. Iron: Iron-deficient people usually need to supplement with iron for six months to one year until the blood test (serum ferritin) is well within the normal range.
2. Vitamin A (10,000 IU per day): Taking vitamin A and iron together has been reported to help overcome iron deficiency more effectively than iron supplements alone.
3. Vitamin C (500 mg per day, taken along with iron supplements): Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron.
4. Eat fiber separately from iron supplements: Foods high in bran fiber are generally healthful, but they can reduce iron absorption from food if they are consumed at the same meal. Therefore, people needing to take iron supplements should avoid doing so at mealtime if the meal contains significant amounts of fiber.
5. Avoid black tea: Black tea contains tannins that strongly inhibit the absorption of non-heme iron.
6. Dietary iron: While iron deficiency is not usually caused by a lack of dietary iron alone, it is often part of the problem; thus, ensuring an adequate supply of iron is important. Heme iron is found in meat, poultry, and fish. Non-heme iron is also found in these foods, as well as in dried fruit, molasses, leafy green vegetables, wine, and most iron supplements. Cooking acidic foods (such as tomato sauce) in an iron pan can also provide some additional iron, but this is not a recommended method of iron replenishment.
7. Vegetarian diet: Vegetarians eat less iron than non-vegetarians, and the iron they eat is somewhat less absorbable. As a result, vegetarians are more likely to have reduced iron stores. Vegetarians can increase their iron intake by eating more iron-containing foods (see above) or, in some cases, by supplementing iron.
8. Reduce coffee intake: Coffee interferes with iron absorption. However, moderate intake of coffee (4 cups per day) may not increase the risk of iron-deficiency anemia when the diet contains adequate amounts of iron and vitamin C.