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Anemic

Loved1
Loved1
I went to donate blood over the summer. They declined and told me I was anemic.

How have you dealt with this? I realize I sort of forgot about it until recently, and I'm feeling very run down. I know supplements are an answer - I don't like the constipation I get. My priorities in eating healthy have sort of declined lately.

Thanks for any feedback on symptoms of anemia and remedies, and maybe why it's a bad thing to have. :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Check with your doctor to make sure you are eating healthy.

Based on what I read, you can drink Orange Juice or get different sources for Vitamin C. Vit C helps iron absorption.

http://www.goveg.com/essential_nutrients.asp#iron
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes, I get anemia too. Take the iron supplements, but add 1-2 senna laxatives (Ex-lax) about 4-6 hrs after you take the iron supplement and that will take care of constipation. If you are eating plenty of fiber this really shouldn't be a problem anyway. Whole grains, fruits, veggies, beans and legumes, etc. If you eat too much processed "junk" foods, constipation can occur. All bran cereal is an excellent source of fiber. You can eat it alone or combine it with your favorite cereal.
jbradsen
jbradsen
I hear spinach is a good source of iron. I tend to lean towards foods that herbivore animals eat. They don't take any supplements. For that matter... they don't drink milk either. What plant has calcium?
jbradsen
jbradsen
Nevermind, I found it. Kale & broccoli.
pinkprincesssa
pinkprincesssa
Did you take supplements? My mum (who is vegetarian) was anemic. She took iron tablets from the doctor for 11 days and is completely fine now! My meat eating friend was also anemic, it's easliy sorted.

I would up your intake of spinach and kale is a good one too, just like jbradsen suggested. Broccoli is a good one too. If you eat foods with iron along with foods containing vitamin C, then the iron absorbsion is increased.
If your looking for a cereal with iron in it, have bran flakes.
Have a look online on google if you need more ideas, that's what I do.

I think anemia is only a bad thing to have if it goes untreated. So I'd suggest getting tablets from the doctor and eating our suggested foods. Good luck to you x