The issue with the iron tablets is the impact on your bowels! I do take them when I need to though.
@rentor9230
Ай бұрын
Yeah. I took them for a while for a bit in the past, and they gave me some pretty bad and annoying bowel issues, and gave me a lot of stomach cramps.
@a.wonttellp1791
Ай бұрын
For me instead of taking iron tablets in two to four consecutive days it really help to take them once every other day. I don't get the black stool or constipation issues and the deficiency symptoms still go away ...after a few days Edit: I sometimes also start taking iron two days before my period as a precaution 😅
@empyrean196
Ай бұрын
Why don’t y’all just make dietary changes. Different foods are supplemented with iron.
@vickimus1987
Ай бұрын
@@empyrean196 sometimes dietary changes aren't enough. This could be due to issues processing the iron etc.
@vickimus1987
Ай бұрын
@@empyrean196 it's not always that easy. If your iron is super low you need more than you'd get from dietary changes. Some people also don't process iron as well or lose a lot such as through heavy menstruation.
@baddriverseverywhere
Ай бұрын
Constipation is a problem with Iron tablets as well. Taking a stool softener once a week is annoying, but helps a little.
@rachelbroughton6457
Ай бұрын
The constipation is next level… it’s common to have to take daily laxatives with iron tablets. They are horrific for the bowels!
@trixfox45
Ай бұрын
So ,thanks, I know what I will never take otherwise will probably never shit again (already struggle with constipation in general )
@positivevibes-c8s
Ай бұрын
Stool softener isnt good for your gut long term it strips the lining of the good bacteria
@Crosbhealach
Ай бұрын
Prune Juice?
@wouldulikesumtea
Ай бұрын
im not sure about constipation but i've had periods of nausea and vomitting whenever i take my iron on an empty stomach (i was directed to do so, idk why). i dont get that feeling when i take them 15 mins after eating. even then i dont like taking the tablets, i switched to gummies after 2 years of trying to treat my ID anemia and i havent felt so much better!
@oldeuropemyhome76
27 күн бұрын
Doctors like to check women and girls for iron deficiency and when they don't have that, they simply say "there's nothing wrong with you" (or say it's depression, laziness, lack of exercise and you should start the day with a cold shower). What they don't do is check for other deficiencies, e.g. vitamin D or B12.
@lavonakirtley9280
Ай бұрын
Must also remember to increase both b12 and Vitamin C intake also!
@maam-yj8ph
26 күн бұрын
Yes! I cook with cast iron and eat meat.
@bluewolf2510
26 күн бұрын
I get iron, b12, vitamin D, etc.
@morgan4574
26 күн бұрын
But not at the same time. Vitamin C destroys Vitamin B12. All multivitamins with B12 and Vit C together are wasted
@ceringisidors
Ай бұрын
I say in case it helps someone. I was iron deficient, took supplements, stopped taking them because they gave me terrible diarrhea. I was still deficient in iron, I ate a meal with broccoli every day for a month, in the next tests my iron was above the upper limit. If you only have a lack of iron, maybe you are lucky and it is enough to change your diet a little to adjust the level.
@msaijay1153
28 күн бұрын
It gave you diarrhea?! Not constipation?! Crazy!
@BallistikKitty
27 күн бұрын
One caveat for this, is that plant based iron is harder for your body to absorb than iron found in meats
@wyclefohara4169
27 күн бұрын
@@BallistikKitty but still it's absorbed and it worked for this person. I think vitamin c helps with iron absorption so pairing iron-rich and vitamin c-rich foods together might help
@BallistikKitty
27 күн бұрын
@@wyclefohara4169 I'm aware of that, I just don't want someone who does have a deficiency to see this comment and think that fixing things will be super easy, if it was than so many women who do struggle with this wouldn't
@BallistikKitty
27 күн бұрын
@@wyclefohara4169 I'm not trying to be confrontational, but I've had iron deficiency in the past and it took me years to get my iron up to more normal levels even with supplementation. I looked up the nutritional facts for broccoli and about 135g of cooked broccoli contains 6% DV or 1 mg of elemental iron (reminder this is the DV to maintain normal iron levels, more is needed in a deficiency to increase). I don't want to say that this person wasn't being truthful but I have an extremely hard time believing that they went from a deficiency to having an above limit of iron within the span of a month by just increasing the amount of broccoli they are eating and I don't want people to see this and think that will be able to fix their problem by just eating more broccoli.
@thatswhatshesaid14
Ай бұрын
Iron tablets only caused black stools and pain for me. I tried different types and forms for years, and the only thing that helped was an infusion. And the infusion didn't last! I get them every 6 months now.
@bettycooper369
Ай бұрын
@@thatswhatshesaid14 it can also be an iron conversion problem. Try ferra pro as it contains additional vitamins to help convert the iron once taken.
@Bulmachan224
Ай бұрын
What about those iron fish I have seen people cook with? Or an iron skillet? Doesn't it infuse iron into the food?
@thatswhatshesaid14
Ай бұрын
@Bulmachan224 It does. I haven't tried the iron fish. I cook with cast iron, though. I also eat copious amounts of food like clams and oysters in cans because they are super high in iron. They have never impacted my ferritin levels to make a difference, but that could be absorption damage from years of iron deficiency 💚
@theeemnm
Ай бұрын
Do you think they would do a transfusion if your iron is not super low? Or is their like a transfusion maintenance option?
@kellywood354
29 күн бұрын
I eventually got tested to why my iron dropped all the time after 23yrs of suffering, Maybe it's worth asking a Dr to refer u
@Jcremo
Ай бұрын
Anaemia can also indicate other illnesses like Crohns or Ulcerative colitis.
@meera2531
Ай бұрын
Also Celiac's disease
@TarotOverOracle
29 күн бұрын
And IBS. That was the cause of my chronic b12 deficiency
@esm1817
28 күн бұрын
Bingo. Came here to say that anemia can also be caused by other deficiencies and just pre-emptively prescribing iron tablets may actually aggravate existing problems.
@angryoldman9140
28 күн бұрын
@@Jcremo it’s not caused by those things by themselves. It’s caused by the internal bleeding people may get who have those illnesses. Not everyone with those diseases has internal bleeding.
@Jcremo
28 күн бұрын
@@angryoldman9140 that is why it’s an indicator.
@udderlylost1178
Ай бұрын
Only thing that fixed my iron was quitting vegetarianism and eating red meat again.
@xejelah
29 күн бұрын
same
@ShanteRoxxane
26 күн бұрын
I’m pescatarian and only had low iron once. Every other time I get blood work done it’s good.
@Ash_Queen16
25 күн бұрын
I feel like that would help me
@dodohateswater
25 күн бұрын
It will @@Ash_Queen16
@chumbucket6184
18 күн бұрын
Based
@carnuatus
Ай бұрын
I've been taking blackstrap molasses before bed because iron tablets are so irritating.
@Digitalhunny
Ай бұрын
British Dr. Karanr, released a short video for us anaemic's stating, "Take your iron every 2nd day _with_ vitamin C, to increase bioavailability & better absorption." What are your thoughts Doc? Are you on the same page? ❤❤❤❤
@altimablackberry
Ай бұрын
Does anyone have proof that this works
@Digitalhunny
Ай бұрын
@@altimablackberry In all honesty, even if I tried to explain anything medically related, like this, I'd probably get you seriously injured or worse! Please, check out "Doctor Karan," for yourself. He says he is using the newest medical literature on this topic, why would he lie about it? I've only _just_ started taking my iron every 2nd & with vitamin C. I'm just another idiot in the comment section though, so _please_ check in with your pharmacist or physician 1st. They know way more than me. 😘💕
@nanamuskuri6630
Ай бұрын
@@altimablackberry I think it's science. Various sources claim that. Like don't drink coffee 2 hours before and after taking iron, because this will decrease the absorption
@Digitalhunny
Ай бұрын
@@Wha859 I do. I do in fact, take iron every 2nd day & probably for the rest of my _menstruating days,_ at least. 😁 After that, we'll revisit my bl00dwork & see if I can _finally_ stop?🤞I'll let you know... in about 5 years-ish.🤞 🤣🤣🤣
@sparagmos4748
Ай бұрын
It's fact, not opinion. I've known this for 30 years.
@pambaer3431
Ай бұрын
I used a vegetable based iron. I could easily go to the bathroom. Low iron totally sucks. It helped me so much.
@crystalbutterfly2997
28 күн бұрын
@@pambaer3431 what did you take? Haha I don’t eat meat anymore and definitely need some more iron ( even though istg nobody want to believe me )
@helenahandkart1857
Ай бұрын
So many people on various restrictive low iron diets that cause anemia on the first place. Supplements maybe necessary & help, but they have their own side effects, & remaining on restricted diets means the problem never gets resolved.
@ShanteRoxxane
26 күн бұрын
Well people’s diets are often due to health or religion and there are ways to improve iron deficiency without taking supplements. There are studies that discuss the side effects of the supplementation and it’s stressful on organs. There are several grains that increase iron levels. Prescribing iron supplements can be avoided in most cases.
@user-gr9zq8oe7p
Ай бұрын
im anemic and had to stop talking iron tablets due to the side effects. i switched to liquid iron and now i feel so much better
@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order
Ай бұрын
Which brand? I have the same problem.
@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order
Ай бұрын
I've tried Spatone in the past but the dose is so low.
@user-gr9zq8oe7p
Ай бұрын
@@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order i use SSS Iron. i only take like 1/3 of the recommended dose on the bottle but still find just a small amount so effective.
@Michelle_O_in_Wisco
29 күн бұрын
I take Nature's Way liquid iron that I buy off Amazon. I've been taking it for years and it keeps my levels normal when I remember to take it. It's cheap too!
@maggysday
Ай бұрын
I took some and it still was the same. I do not absorb iron because my guts is inflamed. Currently found a specialist to tackle it ❤
@KuroRitsuka
Ай бұрын
May I ask what they recommended to help your gut inflammation please? I'm struggling with malabsorption issues too
@altimablackberry
Ай бұрын
I would like to know as well the solution
@MrRishik123
Ай бұрын
@KuroRitsuka My gf and i took BPC157 tablets/injections and it helped her intestines a lot. Along with having fermented foods to try repopulate her microbiome/feed the good bacteria. You can also look into direct iron infusions. Those help people with crohns disease and things. Who cannot take iron supplements directly.
@tesladrew2608
Ай бұрын
Bump
@outoforbit00
Ай бұрын
I had exactly same problem, the ferrum pills had done nothing after 3 months. So I ate venison 4 times a week for a month and after 2 weeks my energy levels improved significantly. Also you might want to try nettle tea, or better still nettle soup.
@ciriadeflora
Ай бұрын
I am sensitive to iron. When I started taking them after my GP recommended it, I started having symptoms of an early pregnancy, including spotting. After a few negative pregnancy tests and a phone call to mom, I went off my supplements, and the symptoms went away. It also explained why my stomach hurt after eating spinach salads.
@ayishaks6510
29 күн бұрын
Everyone needs iron to function, but some people are sensitive to high doses. Rather than 200mg, take 14 mg, alongside increased fluids and fibre. I recommend Floridix tablets, because it is taken in increments of 7.5mg iron, and the added vit C and b12 help process iron. (B12 strengthens the haemoglobin cell wall)
@Lynk56
29 күн бұрын
Wait, can I ask why specifically Spinach made it feel worse?
@ciriadeflora
29 күн бұрын
@@Lynk56 Spinach has more iron than other leafy greens.
@ciriadeflora
29 күн бұрын
@ayishaks6510 I'll look into that, thanks! My last few blood tests came in with normal iron levels since I improved my diet. I think I have another coming up soon since I have a VitD deficiency and work graveyard shift. If they come in lower, I'll see if I can hunt the fiber and iron supplements you suggested.
@kuritheking
28 күн бұрын
Consider snacking on the iron rich food lightly as you go, perhaps. I’m no professional but perhaps there’s another food pairing with spinach that would increase your physiology’s ease in digestion
@sasakiumiquema9608
27 күн бұрын
As someone who used be anaemic to the point of hospitalisation but is now healthy. There's not much different between ferrous fumarate and ferrous sulfate, what matters is the mg of elemental iron each tablet contains. I took 105mg of elemental iron + 500mg vitamin C everyday for the past 1 year using ferrous sulfate and it does the job.
@sarielgrace
29 күн бұрын
Iron supplements gave me the worst bowel movements in my existance. I take the more broad spectrum multivitamins that probably gives me excess in other vitamins but does help tremendously with lightheadedness
@vybesrum3195
24 күн бұрын
@sarielgrace try kids' iron supplements. It works for me.
@natashawho5508
Ай бұрын
I’ve taken iron tablets for the last ten years and I just recently increased my levels to (low) normal levels. In the beginning I took iron twice a day, then eventually cut back to once a day, then for the last couple of years alternate two types of iron every other day and have been taking one particular one nearly a year. Exhausting journey. Oh and iron was taken with vitamin c (for more efficient absorption) and folic acid.
@KhadijahW.
28 күн бұрын
Solgar gentle iron is amazing! I’ve been anemic most of my life til I found these. They’re not perfect but much easier on the digestion than others.
@ezranian
Ай бұрын
quick warning that it's also possible to have too much iron. very possible. take iron supplements according to the instructions on the bottle, and if they're not helping your symptoms, get your iron levels tested to make sure that's really what the problem is.
@jennyh4025
Ай бұрын
Why would you take iron supplements without having your iron level tested before?
@ezranian
Ай бұрын
@@jennyh4025 i was tired all the time so my mom assumed i was anemic and that taking iron would help. didn't know it could be harmful if you have too much of it
@Soldrakenn
Ай бұрын
It's very rare for menstruating women though, mostly men suffer from to high iron.
@maxgucciardi4507
29 күн бұрын
Yup. My sister has hemocromotosis and she had to stop eating meat so she doesn't overdose on iron.
@ceebee5848
Ай бұрын
Iron supplements make me throw up. I’ve tried so many different brands, different amounts, on a full stomach, on an empty stomach. Nothing works, they all come right back up.
@KuroRitsuka
Ай бұрын
Have you tried Thorne? (Ferrasorb)
@terramarini6880
Ай бұрын
Same, iron supplements are a no go for me, I just tried to use iron rich options throughout the day, not just liver(or whatever) at one meal For instance fortified cereal or eggs instead of a muffin, chocolate instead caramel, nuts instead of chips. It has improved with menopause for me but now I'm tired from the insomnia that hot flashing causes, can't win.
@spacegirl226
23 күн бұрын
Try beef liver. I make my own beef liver pills. It is an investment up front because you need a food dehydrator, a good blender/food processor, and a little mechanism for packing gelatin capsules with the dehydrated powder. I buy beef liver from a local farm. This method makes loads of pills so you'll have plenty depending on how many you take a day. After you purchase the initial equipment, the only costs after that are beef liver and the gelatin capsules every few months. My anemia was so bad I needed blood transfusions. The beef liver method is cheaper, it's good for you in general, and it doesn't upset your stomach. This is a win for me.
@xantonify
Ай бұрын
Vitamin d is a pro-hormone. It helps you absorb vitamins and minerals. Controls the metabolism. So you could be anemic because of that. Then other problems occur. I had anemia as a male and low iron. I eat atleast like a kilo of different meat a week. I eat spinach and even when i ate liver i had this problem.
@nevakear4834
Ай бұрын
I was so tired for a long time and I thought it was my depression or that I was lazy, but I've been seeing a primary care doctor regularly now and just had an appointment with a nutritionist and yes, I do want to sleep because of my depression and I'm somewhat lazy(working on it), but now I am taking iron and different vitamins and now I have energy.
@Nenernener123
Ай бұрын
It’s SO rough taking those pills! Men really have no clue how rough it is to be in our shoes physically!
@locamiGI
Ай бұрын
I know right
@CheekieCharlie
Ай бұрын
Taking prenatal and throwing up half an hour later ugh 😂
@Padlock_Steve
Ай бұрын
nah you just suck at coping with it
@WarHammer1989
Ай бұрын
And there’s things about being a man that women have no clue about. All part of the package of life
@rosethorne9155
Ай бұрын
@@WarHammer1989 This Is Not Helpful To Add In This Context.
@Gfychan
Ай бұрын
When I used to do sports (swimming to be exact) we had to do health check ups every month to be allowed to enter swimming competitions. There they found out I have low iron and prescribed me pills. However we knew it will cause issues with bowls so instead I started eating meat, steak every single day at home after my training sessions and when I had next check up my lvls of iron were perfect
@rachelbroughton6457
Ай бұрын
Iron tablets are the worst! It’s to the point where I would rather just put up with iron deficiency anemia than take them. Thankfully I was able to get an infusion instead.
@mikaylastrong7622
24 күн бұрын
For those not accepting the tablets, if it gets too low the only recourse is iron infusion. My mom can't absorb iron well, so tablets didn't help. She had to be infused every other month for a while, then 3x a year, now once a year.
@nikkinonames5265
Ай бұрын
I've seen many doctors and iron pills don't ALWAYS work. I have to get iron infusions quarterly!
@emilylee9894
Ай бұрын
Take slow acting iron with a Vitamin C. Avoids constipation and the Vit C drives the iron into the cells more efficiently. Have your hematocrit *blood count) done after 2- 3 cycles of 21 days to verify the increase in your hematocrit. LONG TERM Bolus INGESTION OF Iron CAUSES DAMAGE OF THE PANCREAS WHICH CAN LEAD TO DIABETES. You may want to have your pancreatic function tested with a blood test since you have been getting iron infusions. Use the result as a baseline. Please don't restrict yourself to a no red meat diet. Lean grass fed red meat is the most efficient and nutrient rich and complete (all 22 amino acids) protein as opposed to chicken and egg whites.
@ei256
18 күн бұрын
Thanks for reminding me to take my vitamins just now 😊
@user-ml3hl6vr4t
Ай бұрын
At age 15 I was taking 3 Geritol tablets and eating liver at least 3 meals a week. By my late 20’s I was heavily bleeding for months at a time and under doctor’s care, and desperately trying to stay ahead of the anemia. After the hysterectomy, i have not had the issues. Any woman who is menstruating needs to pay attention to iron levels.
@abbyb6958
22 күн бұрын
Yup my periods were HEAVY and lasted a minimum of 7 days. Once I started taking continuous birth control (so no period at all) my anemia went away completely
@alexandrapalma5623
23 күн бұрын
The problem with iron deficiency is not low iron intake per se, but low intake of a lot of other vitamins and minerals that are related to the metabolism of iron. Iron is poorly absorbed in the gut because it causes problems to the body when in excess, the main source of iron in the body is through the recycling of red blood cells, that require especially folate, vitamin A and vitamin b12. If you are anemic taking iron will most likely not resolve your problem
@DivaEagle77
11 күн бұрын
This is the best video I’ve seen about low iron. A kilo of chicken livers a day- no wonder I feel so depleted! Having that data helped me put my needs in perspective. Thank you!
@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order
Ай бұрын
I recently bought iron glycinate which is supposed to be better tolerated. They lied!! Had to stop.
@kfdaftsaeroblox
25 күн бұрын
I get terribly anemic during menses, hate to take iron supplements. They caused constipation, crapping was a chore. To help fixing it, I drink Yarrow extract tea, and a shot of Lemon juice each day independently. Lessens cramps and bleeding, plus helps with mood swings caused by hormonal changes and sugar cravings during the whole thing.
@lovelydeath04
Ай бұрын
Sir, I take plenty of iron tabs and I am still very anemic...😭
@chibigirl8545
Ай бұрын
There was another video a Dr did reacting to this that explained you need to eat things to help absorb the iron too.
@neverg0nnag1vey0uup
Ай бұрын
RIGHT
@Nenernener123
Ай бұрын
Yeah I finally had to have my fibroids & uterus removed as even iron infusions were not working. I do feel so much better!
@ragnkja
Ай бұрын
Specifically, it’s vitamin C you need in addition to iron. If you’re not allergic to citrus, taking your iron supplement with a glass of orange juice can be a very good idea.
@neverg0nnag1vey0uup
Ай бұрын
@@ragnkja yeah I was prescribed vitamin c, B12 and vitamin D, they all supposedly help buuut no results so far
@iidaaarnio2720
17 күн бұрын
This was so informational, thank you so much!
@rebecca-lily531
24 күн бұрын
I went anemic when I got pregnant. My lips actually turned blue. It was crazy. Flintstones with iron helped.
@mwatson4970
28 күн бұрын
I had to stop iron pills, even the over the counter ones as the gastro issues were just too much and began affecting my already depressed appetite. There's got to be another option they can find!
@crystalhazer7246
Ай бұрын
Using iron skillets can help as well because the skillet transfers iron into the food. Even something like frozen fries being heated in an oven will transfer iron into the fries. I know it won't provide all that is needed but it can still be helpful to some degree.
@seanceknowles2911
Ай бұрын
Honestly at this point anything I can get is good because I have such a hard time keeping iron tablets down no matter how I take them.
@user-ml3hl6vr4t
Ай бұрын
This is a fallacy. Even if iron does transfer, it’s not in a digestible form. I can lick the 130 year set of pots and pans I inherited through my husband (maternal grandmother wedding presents in 1895) and use as daily cookware, and there is no difference. I have decades of blood tests to prove it.
@rosethorne9155
Ай бұрын
I've been eating out of an iron skillet daily since I was about 20, and have been feeling much better. I also occasionally take iron pills, but they give me stomach problems, so 😢
@dinmamma9330
Ай бұрын
This definitely works! For best effect, use some acidic ingredients. Like tomatoes, a little lemon juice, a dash of vinegar, etc. They help dissolve some extra iron. I always use a cast iron pot when I cook tomato based pasta sauce or chili ever since I started having problem with iron deficiency. While I'm sometimes on the low side, my iron stores haven't been completely depleted since I switched most of my stainless steel pots and pans to cast iron.
@allie3073
24 күн бұрын
I’ve never heard anyone complain about anything for iron pills Except about the constipation which with how many women have IBS they really should have more stomach friendly options even being the highest dose of meds for IBS-C one iron pill will have me asking my GI doc if I should go to the ER or just take an ungodly amount of miralax
@dsanders401
27 күн бұрын
The question of the day "do I want constipation and more energy?" Or "do I want to be tired and unconstipated?"
@abipoole2859
27 күн бұрын
I have PCOS which has caused disordered bleeding for me since I was 12. I have had years where I only had two menstrual periods the whole year, and also years where I have bled on and off for most of it. It is extremely unpredictable. A few months ago, it got more out of hand than usual and I required an afternoon in hospital, getting a transfusion and that helped to stabilize me. Since then, I have gotten an IUD, which is my last option before hysterectomy, and it’s helping overall, but it still causes some random bleeding. It’s just never heavy or for days on end. It’s usually for less than a day every few weeks. I’m still working on getting my supplementation right so I can get back into a normal range, but I am slowly improving. I’m taking multivitamins and an iron supplement. I got my hemoglobin up to just over 11, but then it dropped into the higher end of 10. Normal apparently begins at 12. I struggle with upset stomach and nausea when I take my iron pill and even just my multivitamin. Especially with the multivitamin, I sincerely think I will vomit for about 20 minutes. It stinks.
@spacegirl226
23 күн бұрын
Bless your heart. I can relate to your story. I have severe anemia too. I had two blood transfusions in two years that did not get me even into normal HGB ranges. For my first transfusion, my HGB was 3.6! I was about to die and didn't know it. I was used to feeling awful all the time because of crummy life circumstances, and I figured the lack of energy was because I was depressed all the time. Partially, yes. But I didn't know it then. I make my own beef liver capsules because I can't get infu$ion$, nor can I take proper iron supplements because of my IBS. I've been getting depo shots for the last six months to stop my periods so my body can catch up. I'm still not in normal range yet, but the beef liver and other supplements help and have kept me from feeling like death and/or dying. Making your own pills is a small investment up front to purchase the needed equipment, but it is completely worth it. Iron's going up, no more blood transfusions, no gaslighting doctors, no stomach aches, no death. It's not perfect, and it's slow going because of how depleted I was. I can't afford proper medical care, so this is a good substitute for me. I got my third depo shot a couple days ago, and they checked my HGB -- 9.7. Higher than it had been so the beef liver is working. I need to take more pills each day, so that's my next step is to take them at night as well with some orange juice. I might finally try Blood Builder too for the extra push. I hope you find some relief. This stuff isn't fun at all. Maybe one day we'll get into the Normal HGB Club. High five!
@1412mariLU
Ай бұрын
My levels were so bad that tablets wouldn't have been enough. I needed 3 iron transfusions. 🙈
@hinarizvi8666
27 күн бұрын
Iron tablets gave me painful stomach cramps. I had to stop taking them. I tried taking iron SYRUP and can tolerate that much, much better.
@mssunnylunarain7
Ай бұрын
The reason I dont take iron even though I need it. It gives me horrendous constipation. I have IBS-C already. I dint need any help making it worse.
@thequietkate
26 күн бұрын
Iron supplements totally messed up my stomach so my doc suggested I take prenatal vitamins instead because they have higher iron than regular vitamins. It worked ok and didn’t have any negative effects.
@Contained_enjoyment
29 күн бұрын
I get ulcers, and the iron pills are my worse nightmare. They finally have me on infusions for now.
@pragyanandi755
24 күн бұрын
Here after my haemoglobin fell to 6.4, and iron levels went down to 13 (apparently it's supposed to be somewhere between 50-170). I was diagnosed with iron deficiency Anemia and had to get intravenous iron. Please please please don't ignore symptoms like fatigue and sleepiness as being lazy or just unmotivated. Especially my ladies. It makes a world of difference and elevates your quality of life when you find the right physician who puts you on the right supplements/treatment plan.
@Eeeeehhh
Ай бұрын
Iron tablets make me puke instantly. Even mixed with magnesium, while that alone does nothing. I know I need to talk to my doc about it but I don't have the energy
@6ftsweet
Ай бұрын
Take iron two hours AFTER eating your breakfast. Iron with food will cause nausea.
@Eeeeehhh
Ай бұрын
@@6ftsweet thanks!
@6ftsweet
Ай бұрын
@@Eeeeehhh I have the same issue. I had to consult a nutritionist who coached me about the timing.
@evet6743
28 күн бұрын
I had the same issue too.. then I started taking liquid iron and it works much better for me 😊 maybe can give that a go
@spacegirl226
23 күн бұрын
Try beef liver. I make my own beef liver pills. It's a small investment up front to buy the equipment to get started, but it's worth it. The beef liver is packed full of other good nutrients, and it doesn't upset your stomach the way an iron pill does. Beef liver has helped me out a lot.
@ceilconstante640
Ай бұрын
I use Spirulina. Livier is high in Iron. Standard Process Caraplex B is made with dehydrated organic liver.
@ragnkja
Ай бұрын
As the doctor said, liver isn’t enough if you’re already anaemic.
@makeshiftmelly
Ай бұрын
i’ve had an iron deficiency my whole life but iron tablets make me sick to my stomach everytime i take them :/ most of the women in my family have this issue as well!
@BibleBuddy3K
24 күн бұрын
Get checked for celiac disease if your iron is low. After I was diagnosed and went gluten free, all of my nutritional deficiencies went away.
@lauren3173
Ай бұрын
I take iron tablets everyday and I still need to sleep a whole 12 hours to feel awake 😢
@mirawind9126
19 күн бұрын
As someone who suffers from endometriosis one of the medical conversations I'm most thankful for is that most girls spend a week taking sugar pills but I spend a week taking iron pills every month. I'm still alive and upright!
@queenofneverland9007
Ай бұрын
I can't even take a multivitamin that has iron in it because it gives me a headache and upset stomach. But when I take a multivitamin without iron in it I feel great.
@Nancy-nn2tc
Ай бұрын
Iron tablets are painfully constipating. As well, for the majority of the population that doesn’t absorb much iron from non-heme (non-animal) sources, tablets don’t actually do much on their own. You have to take them with heme iron foods at the same time to get adequate absorption.
@MrRishik123
Ай бұрын
If you really need to try. Try looking into chelated iron. Most studies show its a lot better tolerated for most womens intestines. (but still not as easy). My ex and i made sure to have a piece of liver and black pudding daily to help deal with our anaemia and it solved it. But for her i put her on chelated iron supplements after a few months of diet adjustment alone, and it helped speed hers up. (im male)
@akitoyaname7897
Ай бұрын
I hate iron supplements because every one i've tried gave me constipation from hell.
@columbita5627
24 күн бұрын
Everyone talks about constipation that comes with taking iron but for me the worst side effect is severe nausea. Not only do I lose the iron tablet but my breakfast 😵💫🤢
@Alesha_Lewer
26 күн бұрын
Yeah I hate taking iron tablets too, they really mess my stomach up and never worked to fix my low iron, I’d had low iron for 8 years and iron tablets never fixed it, got one single iron infusion 2 years ago and my iron levels have been stable since then, that iron infusion was magic lol
@JBunny7482
Ай бұрын
Im 42 and I'm STILL anemic, since I started when I was 12. The pills don't even bring it up. Last time they told me if the pills don't bring it up enough, I'd have to have an infusion. 😔
@rachelbroughton6457
Ай бұрын
An infusion is actually the best thing. You’ll feel like a new woman!
@JBunny7482
Ай бұрын
@@rachelbroughton6457 wow that would be amazing! ♥️
@Emiliapocalypse
25 күн бұрын
I’ve started using iron patches! They’re way better than pills, no tummy problems. Haven’t noticed much change yet, but my nails haven’t snapped off which is so weird for me lol
@RRonco
23 күн бұрын
If you hold a magnet up to a box of nutritionally supplemented cereal, it will pull the iron filings out of the flakes. It's bonkers.
@chiedzawith2ds
Ай бұрын
If iron deficiency could be solved by diet, it wouldn't be so common.
@trianglescube
Ай бұрын
@@chiedzawith2ds but what's common is fast food, processed food in diets, which are not very nutritious.
@silversmoke6
Ай бұрын
@trianglescube except people who eat healthily also have iron deficiency.
@lorenagarcia3189
Ай бұрын
I live with my siblings, 2 boys and only I have low iron and we eat the same, I eat more food and more healthy food. I don't know if it's absorption problem in the gut ( I don't have heavy menstruation)😢
@aellalee4767
Ай бұрын
@@lorenagarcia3189I saw Dr Karan I think, mention that it's better to use supplements every other day because the body makes stuff to block uptake for 24hrs because it gets overly anxious about overdosing on iron. I did see something mentioned like that in a nutrition course I took. Something to look into if you're interested.
@GrugGaming
Ай бұрын
@@silversmoke6 "healthily" if it was nutritious and healthy, you wouldn't be deficient
@AdamGielen
Ай бұрын
i was iron defficient for many years, probably a decade, before i finally figured out the solution. despite taking tablets many times, i had just under the minimum consistently. the trick for me was to take the pills together with beef, within 3 months i had so much iron in my blood it became too much x))
@julyol119
Ай бұрын
I used to take them as a teen and they are absolutely disgusting. My mom refused to.
@cathyh675
28 күн бұрын
Low iron levels puts you at higher risk of hemorrhage (bleeding out) during childbirth. So, take your iron tablets if you are anemic. It will really matter later on, and it will be harder to take them when you are pregnant due to the nausea a lot of pregnant people experience.
@fortywolves
21 күн бұрын
What a lot of people don't know is the body also has a natural resistance against daily iron supplements. It is a reaction that takes place to PROTECT you from excess or unneeded iron, and happens whether you're anemic or not. The most effective way to take large amounts of supplemental iron is to take it every OTHER day, the gap reduces the amount of iron resistance you have built up from the last tablet, but if you take it every day it just ramps up and up. I used to have an iron deficiency and while waiting for a doctor for a couple months I on my own recognizance I found several supplements of iron and pretty much rotated through the types at their max dosages daily for that entire time. At the end, i got my doctor's appt and my levels were finally tested to compare to my levels from 3 months before and... I had gained like 7 points. My doctor emphasized, as someone who's dealing with a lot of anemia in her patients, that she has only seen results as drastic as I need (trying to avoid infusions) when you supplement every OTHER day. Also, vitamin C does not have as vast effect on iron absorbtion as studies want you to think, that effect mostly shows up in a test tube and has not been well studied in actual humans following that protocol in daily life, and what data we have suggests it's a negligable effect in the actual humans using it. So like, don't worry about it. I've been under treatment for a year now and I only just got to 30 ferritin like, just now. It takes a while! I'm above the lower limit now and my legs don't buzz/feel like they're buzzing all the time (restless leg, anemia side effect), I can finally like stay awake for 8 consecutive hours, I don't get tired walking up stairs... Just being the minimum level feels amazing.
@rachelbroughton6457
9 күн бұрын
If the iron tablets don't work for you, get an iron infusion. It is literally life-changing. Demand an infusion from your Dr, or go somewhere else to get one - sometimes private clinics will do one without the need for a referral.
@Tildaria
27 күн бұрын
I and my son ate ourselves out of our iron deficiency! We are living proof!❤
@ninanano2777
Ай бұрын
My bowels react to the tablets as much as they would to 1kg of chicken liver
@lynrossi8409
28 күн бұрын
My iron problems were just a symptom of adenomyosis. After my hysterectomy, issue resolved. Kept my ovaries so I didn't force menopause. My energy shot through the roof and I know longer chomp on ice. (Yes, they told me chomping ice may indicate low iron.)
@spacegirl226
23 күн бұрын
Yes. I know when I crave ice that I'm in trouble. Got my iron levels up, and now chewing ice is a treat and not something I did out of desperation.
@Aniram789
29 күн бұрын
Iron in liquid form with fruitextracts like plum etc have helped me prevent anemia without the bowel blocking.
@angelagarcia7093
12 күн бұрын
There are different iron supplements, for what I've researched, the best ones are liquid and organic (I don't mean labelled organic, I literally mean an organic Iron molecule). For example,an organic form of Iron like Iron glycinate is better than iron sulfate (an inorganic form) wich tend to give the intestinal side effects. There also exist organic Iron tablets and other tipes of inorganic iron that don't cause as many side effects. Basically, avoid iron sulfate and choose organic liquid iron if possible
@lesliemcmillan2971
Ай бұрын
The iron supplements have heinous side effects. FIX THAT and patients would take them.
@rachelbroughton6457
Ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more! Lots of people complaining about side effects of birth control but I’m just here wanting an iron tablet that doesn’t destroy my digestive system!
@aryankishor6390
29 күн бұрын
I have taken several medicines to tackle different difficiencies but I have never been able to get used to taking iron supplements.
@shirin8609
27 күн бұрын
@rachelbroughton6457 Don't even bring birth control into it lol the effects I had from birth control were way worse than any substance I have ever experienced in my life 1000000x the issues of any iron tablet or pill, f outta here, and this was on "easy" birth control-- sprintec
@ayior
Ай бұрын
Regarding issues of side effects - Theres special iron tablets with slower release and youre supposed to take those at least on an empty stomach 1 hour before you eat anything else, religiously sticking to that fixed that 👌 Also high vitamin C orange juice with it
@KCH55
29 күн бұрын
I have never been truly low with iron of significance. However, I do notice around my cycle. I need to eat more iron rich foods particularly bioavailable irons. Like in red meat especially. It makes a difference. Dark leafy greens I can only tolerate a tiny bit. And beans are good too.
@KaoriKino
26 күн бұрын
I've been taking the Nature Made 18mg iron gummies and I feel more grounded... still may need more but they're helping and they don't hurt my stomach.
@gomes7066
8 күн бұрын
I did some blood tests and turns out i have very low iron. My doctor prescribed me some supplements, but theyre out of fucking stock EVERYWHERE. So i shall remain passing out when i sit up for the time being
@Lacroix999
27 күн бұрын
I had to be put on iron when my levels got low for a while and once they got up, my dr recommended I then still take them when I was on my period since blood loss can cause more iron deficiencies, even if it’s from menstrual blood.
@kkuczak0001
24 күн бұрын
Eh, I was diagnosed anemic back in 2019 (had been very tired for 3 years). I started eating whole foods for 95% of my diet until 5:30p. It was enough to keep me going the whole day. I can do a couple of desserts at night, before 10p (past 10p makes me sleepy in the morning). Eggs in the morning are a huge help!
@bijanavvalentino4317
18 күн бұрын
I had to stop taking mine. They were giving me MASSIVE migraine-headaches.
@spacegirl226
23 күн бұрын
I can't take iron supplements because of my IBS. I now take beef liver daily which doesn't give my stomach any trouble at all. It's a pain to make the pills myself, but I don't regret the work because my iron levels are going up and I don't feel like death all the time.
@KuroRitsuka
Ай бұрын
I'm wondering if I'm anemic because I have terrible fatigue, heart palpitations and pulsatile tinnitus :(
@IndieButterflyWarrior
Ай бұрын
Could be. Probably ask dr for a blood test for iron, b12, vit d and folic acid
@forlornfantasy610
19 күн бұрын
In my final year of highschool, my mother noticed I slept A LOT. Like, I'd end up sleeping for more than 10 hours if I didn't have classes in the morning to get up for. My mother has had problems with absorbing iron long ago, causing her to have anemia, so she decided to get both me and her a test. Results came out a few days later, and I had a level of 5.6. We went to another place the instant we saw the results to have me checked again, and the results came back with 5.3. Since then, I was put on a schedule where I had to take THREE different iron supplements twice every day. It was frustrating to keep up due to my already busy schedule, starting from 7am to 9pm, but I followed it well and recovered to great extent in a few months.
@mariachears2126
26 күн бұрын
I've gotten blood tests and the only thing that was concerning were my vitamin d levels. I'm supposed to take them every day to once a week (depending on potency) but I don't
@lollie6760
28 күн бұрын
I take my iron at night after dinner with a cranberry pill & vitamin C for absorption. It’s the only time. If I take them during the day, I’ll get severe stomach issues. My levels are normal and I feel amazing again.
@mysticzebra5421
27 күн бұрын
I was able to start bringing up my iron naturally with a diet change and vitamin C gummies. The only problem was that I'm allergic to citric acid and after going through a bottle and a half of those vitafusion gummies my tounge was constantly swollen. I havent been able to find any chewables that don't have citric acid. I also have issues swallowing and having things get stuck in my throat, and haven't managed to find a pill/capsule with no citric acid that i can swallow. My iron got so low tge first time that i almost got a blood transfusion. I didn’t get one because the doctor sent us home before getting my results back because she wasn't expecting much. By the time she got the results back we were 2 hours away and it was dark. Ended up going to the ER and getting an iron transfusion instead. They didn’t want to risk the blood transfusion because i was currently being assessed for autoimmune disease. Mixing vitamin c and iron tablets works really well for me as well, but the constipation is a problem since i get fissures and all that bleeding when trying to fix my iron is very counterproductive. I'm also at risk for organ rupture and stuff and am not even allowed to push when pooping.... constipation is a big no.
@AmaraJordanMusic
28 күн бұрын
I have iron deficiency and IBS, so we landed on me getting iron infusions every year and a half or so. My iron was initially so low that it was in a level that they weren’t sure it could be accurate, apparently? I have chronic fatigue, so while I knew something was wrong, it took ages. They kept checking my blood volume, which was FINE. It was only when I went to another doctor that they checked iron specifically and got a little alarmed.
@Ane127
22 күн бұрын
Iron bisglycinate is a better form. A little vitamin C helps absorption of iron.
@nathanielmartins5930
Ай бұрын
I would recommend juiced Cellary with one lemon, instead of all those chicken livers. Much easier to drink in one go, and the after taste won't last as long as it would if you eat that many livers.
@Eph5wife4life
19 күн бұрын
Remember to take a vitamin C supplement with your iron supplement!!! Your body needs vitamin C to properly absorb iron. Source to back up my claim: my mother, a nurse practitioner with a masters degree. (And an RN since 1980; in fact, she just retired today!)
@bravobby8773
Ай бұрын
I get cold every one in a while 😅 even mid summer. And stiff... Ill pile on blankets and still be cold!
@HBToastedAlmond
Ай бұрын
Also need to have a good digestive track. I take Biglycinate Iron not fumarate...
@jmast1
25 күн бұрын
You also need sufficient D3 and magnesium levels in order for the body to metabolize iron, otherwise it just passes through, causing constipation.
@rebecca-lily531
24 күн бұрын
A lot of women are deficient in magnesium. And magnesium deficiency is actually known to cause symptoms that we associate with pms or period symptoms like mood swings and cramps. There's probably a correlation between women whose iron is depleted during their period and women who are magnesium deficient.
@CheapsKate77
Ай бұрын
I have to take a Rx daily iron pill and even then my levels are just barely in the normal range. I also take Rx Vitamin D2. Still exhausted all the time.
@strawberryme08
26 күн бұрын
Taking iron supplements lowers copper levels too so that can cause tons of issues and fatigue food iron source is the best way
@bamtherandomness19
19 күн бұрын
Never had the constipation issue while on iron tabs but I'm lactose intolerant with uc. My problem was with remembering to take them 😅
@LostPeopleOfEarth158
Ай бұрын
I need this in my feed everyday to remind me to go take them. As my doctor said I have a good hemoglobin level for someone who just had a blood transfusion.
@zukodude487987
Ай бұрын
I wish woman would just eat a high iron diet, not just red meat or something. I prefer plant irons.
@mikeyhamato2012
23 күн бұрын
I did not even suspect iron deficiency, because I have a lot of energy and because I always feel way too hot. To the point, that I hate summer and never wear jackets in winter, which is also my favourite season by default. Taking these supplements is such an empty feeling, nothing really changed, there was no issue to fix. Sure, mentally I was never my best, but extra iron does nothing for that. My mother always thought that my eye circles are caused by iron deficiency and she is fully wrong, this is just how my skin is pigmented and I love it. Really, nothing changed in my life.
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