Question 1

is oat bran ok to eat if one has iron deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

It's fine: No problem, just talk with your doctor about supplementing your iron.

Question 2

should i eat wheat and oat bran if i have iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

Not for  anemia: Bleeding from an ulcer or GI malignancy  needs to be excluded.  Iron deficiency in a  male might indicated some kind of malabsorption . If  due to celiac disease  wheat and oat bran need to be excluded.  Another possibility is poor stomach acid from taking acid blocker medications. Smokers can develop iron deficiency anemia from exposure to cadmium.  Find the cause  of the iron deficiency.

Question 3

do flaxseeds contain iron

Accepted Answer

Flax seed : Yes it does, but it contains more omega fatty acids, vitamin E, thiamine and B complex. Overall very rich in quality nutrients!

Question 4

does prenavite contain iron?

Accepted Answer

Yes, however...: Prenavite has 28 mg of Iron as Ferrous fumarate; this is enough for some but some women may need more, though you should also try to eat foods rich in iron- see http://tinyurl.com/dbr22
Prenavite is OK but I don't like that it has artificial colors and chemicals like titanium dioxide and propylene glycol that are best avoided. I advise better quality prenatals such as Rainbow Light's Prenatal One.

Question 5

do oats contain gluten?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Oats and oatmeal are listed as a gluten-containing grain. More recent reports say that oats don't have the gluten proteins but have small amounts of another protein that may cause reactions in some celiac disease patients. Sometimes the same equipment that processes oats also processes wheat, so there can be traces of gluten from the wheat getting into the oats. So, "pure" oats probably are ok.

Question 6

3 milkyway yougurts and a slice of pizza and a cup of tea that's what i've had all day does this contain iron?

Accepted Answer

Not: Good sources of iron if you are anemic. Check with dietitian.

Question 7

we often hear that whole grains are healthier, but they contain phytic acid. should we be concern? related to phytic acid, are overnight oats safe?

Accepted Answer

Phytic acid: is really of little concern except perhaps for Vegetarians since they do "bind " Iron and other nutrients.  So called "Overnight Oats" are "safe"
IT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE YOU ARE TRYING SOME FAD DIET! (Perhaps to loose weight??)
If you are planning on "living on" "whole grains" alone FORGET IT!  Nothing is "healthy" if consumed without a 
well balanced diet!
My opinion only
Good Luck
Dr Z

Question 8

please suggest what foods contain significant levels of iron?

Accepted Answer

Healthy diet: Sources of iron - egg yolk, 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 9

does hemoglobin contain iron?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The hemoglobin in the blood gives blood the red color.  Hemoglobin contains iron.

Question 10

does the food that contains iron means  it contains oxalade? for example the pomegranate

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Oxalates are compounds from oxalic acid and found in many foods such as spinach, kale, beets, nuts, chocolate, tea, wheat bran, etc.

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