Question 1

if there is a high iron content to your water, could you possibly have an iron overdose?  especially if you eat foods like red meat and spinach often?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Absolutely this is a common cause of iron od.

Question 2

hi there, i seem to be experiencing rapid hair loss all of a sudden. can anyone give me an idea of what could be wrong? i thought it was an iron deficiency and have since been taking supplements and eating foods that have a high iron content.

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause...: One's primary care doctor can check for medical causes. If none are found, then one can see a dermatologist, especially one specializing in hair restoration (some treatments: minoxidil, etc...). Medical causes may include: hormonal problems (such as low thyroid), seborrhea, alopecia areata, stressful illness. Other causes: genetic male-female-pattern baldness, telogen effluvium.

Question 3

why is dorm food so bad? they charge a lot and give us organic choices, but seriously, subway is better. what do i tell dad?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Dorm food is mass produced and is made from food supplied by commercial vendors.  The food chain is subject to adulteration and spoilage.  Dorm food managers tread the line between palatability and cost saving.  This is not always the most delicious, or healthy option.  Subway has to sell to the public in the face of competition so taste is a serious goal.  Try to eat fresh, identifiable foods.

Question 4

it's been like 18 hours since i ate subway if that would of had caused me to get food poisining would i've been having symptoms by now ?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: If there are no symptoms in 18 hours, it probably did not happen

Question 5

i went to subway and the person making my sandwich got a cut he cleaned his hand but instead of wearing a band aid he covered his area with paper towel and wore food prep glove on top did not see any blood on my food. should i get tested for hiv?

Accepted Answer

: HIV transmission is not possible in above described scenario. A fight-or-flight response appears likely given circumstances in the context of possible HIV related anxiety.

Question 6

i went to subway and the person making my sandwich got a cut he cleaned his hand but instead of wearing a band aid he covered his area with a paper towel and wore a food prep glove. what is the chance of me getting hiv assume i have nonbleeding sore?

Accepted Answer

: You should be fine.

Question 7

what are some low iron foods?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: It's your physician's task to explain why you've been recommended to have a low-iron diet. If this is for the management of hemochromatosis (the easiest of all the very-serious diseases to manage), then ask a couple of experts whether this is really key to its management given the awesome effectiveness of therapeutic phlebotomy, or whether you can eat what you enjoy.

Question 8

what kind of food brings iron in our body?

Accepted Answer

Iron: Red meat, leafy green, iceberg lettuce.

Question 9

what are some food sources of non-heme iron?

Accepted Answer

Sources of iron: The nih has an excellent website with lists of the best sources of iron, both animal & vegetable/grains as well as factors that affect iron absorption: http://ods.Od.Nih.Gov/factsheets/iron-healthprofessional/.

Question 10

what type of food i can eat to help my iron level up?

Accepted Answer

Iron foods: Red meat, liver, egg yolks
dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards)
dried fruit (prunes, raisins)
iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels)
mollusks (oysters, clams, scallops)
turkey or chicken giblets
beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans, artichokes. Taking vitamin c also aides in iron absorption.

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Iron content in subway foods

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If there is a high iron content to your water, could you possibly have an iron overdose? especially if you eat foods like red meat and spinach often?

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Hi there, i seem to be experiencing rapid hair loss all of a sudden. can anyone give me an idea of what could be wrong? i thought it was an iron deficiency and have since been taking supplements and eating foods that have a high iron content.

A member asked:

Why is dorm food so bad? they charge a lot and give us organic choices, but seriously, subway is better. what do i tell dad?

A member asked:

It's been like 18 hours since i ate subway if that would of had caused me to get food poisining would i've been having symptoms by now ?

A member asked:

I went to subway and the person making my sandwich got a cut he cleaned his hand but instead of wearing a band aid he covered his area with paper towel and wore food prep glove on top did not see any blood on my food. should i get tested for hiv?

A member asked:

I went to subway and the person making my sandwich got a cut he cleaned his hand but instead of wearing a band aid he covered his area with a paper towel and wore a food prep glove. what is the chance of me getting hiv assume i have nonbleeding sore?

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What are some low iron foods?

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What kind of food brings iron in our body?

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What are some food sources of non-heme iron?

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What type of food i can eat to help my iron level up?

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