Due to a post partum haemorrage and a few other issues, my iron levels are pretty bad and I need to get them up. My dr has said to eat lots of red meat, and to take iron pills- I have heard so many bad things about iron pills and their nasty side effects.
Does anyone have any tips for what brands of iron pills might be best, and how to take them to minimise side effects?
I have been considering Floradix, but I think the iron is lower than in iron pills? But if it gives better absorption, maybe its worth it??
I take spatone (available from health food shops & some pharmacies) which is a liquid iron supplement. I put it into my berrocca every day. Because its liquid, the consitpation is apparently less?
It works for me!
I do exactly the same as cookiemonster. Just make sure you have plenty of fibre because iron can cause constipation. Eating foods rich in vitamin c with things rich in iron is a good idea too, vitamin c helps with iron absorption. Meat is the best source of iron (haem iron), though other sources (non haem iron) are spinnach, broccoli, almonds, cashews, lentils/chickpeas/soybeans etc...
I have extremely low iron, to the point that I collapse at any given time. I also take Ferrograd C. Like cookiemonster said, don't drink tea or coffee one hour either side of taking it. Also eat plenty of red meat, and put salt on your food. You can get Ferrograd C over the counter at the chemist.
It might be best to also get your iron levels checked with your gp. My gp has said that if the Ferrograd doesn't boost my levels, than I'll need an iron fusion.
I think the ones i take are called "ferograd C" the ones in the red bottle have added vit C, so it helps the iron to absorb into your body. I havent had any side effects that ive noticed, but (TMI) it dose make me more regular( and turns it black sorry TMI).
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