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best way to increase iron?

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DIetary adjustments : Are of minimal help.  If the low iron is due to bleeding then controlling the underlying process is of help. Ie heavy periods in women.  Iron supplementation can also be used.

Question 2

what's the best option for low iron ?

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Think why?: Iron is an essential component of Haem, the co-factor that allows our red blood cells to carry oxygen. Low iron, think why? Is your diet deficient? your body unable to absorb sufficient? or are you losing greater amounts than your body can replace? In young women medication to limit heavy periods in conjunction with iron rich foods is often sufficient. Iron supplementation is an option, with Vit C

Question 3

what is the best way to add more iron into my diet?

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Plenty of foods : Are rich in iron including red meat, egg yolks, greens, dried fruits, iron-enriched cereals, grains & macaroni, mollusks, beans, lentils, chick peas & soybeans. Moderation is advised as some are high in cholesterol. Cook in a cast iron pan. Foods high in vitamin c help absorp iron better.

Question 4

what is the best way to treat low iron what foods is good for you?

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: Visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/iron-deficiency-anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355034
You may take oral iron and multivitamin supplements for a faster and surer response.

Question 5

please suggest what foods are the best sources of iron in your diet?

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Enriched foods: Sources of iron - egg yolks, molasses, raisin bran, raisins, prunes, dried apricots, figs, kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans, lentils, split green peas, enriched cereals, enriched macaroni, spinach, greens, broccoli, lima beans, avocado. Cook in a cast iron pan. The following foods can help your body absorb iron better: orange, cantaloupe, strawberries, grapefruit, broccoli, brussels sprouts.

Question 6

when is the best time to take b12 and iron.

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Iron is best: Absorbed in an empty acid stomach. Doesn't matter as much for b12.

Question 7

what is the best iron to raise ferritin levels?

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It depends: What you really want to know is, 'what form of iron is right for me to take to correct my iron deficiency?' I am going to assume that if you are indeed iron deficient, a cause has been found. If it's vegetarianism, give it up. If it's bleeding from an ulcer, get this treated. You state you are age 50 and if this is heavy monthly loss, perhaps this itself is a concern. Your physician knows best.

Question 8

what is the best way to increase your iron count in your blood?

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Find why you're low: Anemia is always serious but have many causes. Find out why. There is no one-size-fits-all answer.

Question 9

which foods do doctors think are best to help absorb iron in your diet ?

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Enriched foods: Sources of iron - egg yolks, molasses, raisin bran, raisins, prunes, dried apricots, figs, kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans, lentils, split green peas, enriched cereals, enriched macaroni, spinach, greens, broccoli, lima beans, avocado. Cook in a cast iron pan. The following foods can help your body absorb iron better: orange, cantaloupe, strawberries, grapefruit, broccoli, brussels sprouts.

Question 10

hi what is the best vegetable or food to help restore copper and iron levels ?

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Copper and iron: Liver can restore both your iron and copper levels.Nuts and oysters are also rich in copper.

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