08-05-2015, 04:05
(07-05-2015, 19:53)ELLACRAIG Wrote: I have probs with iron too ever since I was young. The best form is from red meat (so I believe) but red meat is bad for you so its confusing.yea red meat and liver. Two foods I'm not so find of. Spinach and kale are good for us but not sure if it's enough.
I wonder if for people like us getting iron from veggies/other based protein is "enough" given the lack of nutrients from the soil and I find most iron tabs just upset my system. Have you found a good supplement that doesn't cause side effects like constipation etc? Thanks.
Good luck with your programme too.
I picked up the iron pills from shoppers drug mart. Life brand. The pharmacist said this one would be easy on the stomach. So far I haven't noticed any bad side effects but then again I'm only taking one pill every second day or so. I also take it with food and with orange or apple juice. The vitamin c helps your body to absorb the iron better. I also cook with a cast iron pan. Tomato sauce is great because it really picks up the iron from the pan.