anemia

[Guest guest]

Alexis Middle wrote:

We are veggie not vegan (although I hope to be someday). My 2 children,

3yrs and 15mths, and myself are all borderline anemic ---- I try to eat &

give them iron rich foods (green veggies, dried fruit etc.) and they both

get supplements. My questions is, do any of you also seem to have this

problem, as my pediatrician thinks is largely because we are vegetarian, if

so do you have any super iron rich foods/recipes that you would suggest? I'm

also wondering if it is something that is hereditary and would be there

whether we were veggie or not.

 

Alexis:

Sometimes eating dairy products can cause bleeding in the colon, which can

cause anemia. You might want to check into that. A healthful vegetarian

diet does NOT cause anemia.

 

Sheri

[Guest guest]

If you tend to replace meat with milk in your diet, it

can cause iron defeciency because something in milk

tends to inhibit the absorption of iron (but I forget

exactly what it is.

 

> >

> > Hi all, I'm a new member and wanted to introduce

> myself.

> > My name is Kay and I live in Indiana.

> > I have been a vegetarian (off and on) for about 20

> years.

> > The reason I've been off and on is because of my

> anemia. When I

> don't

> > eat meat (which I hate) my hemoglobin becomes

> dangerously low. The

> only

> > thing I can figure is that I'm not eating enough

> protein.

> > I am adding lots of tofu and beans but it's still

> low. At times, my

> > doctor insists I eat meat and when I do, my

> hemoglobin goes up.

> > I am eating vegatarian again and will just keep an

> eye on my

> hemoglobin

> > and eats lots of tofu and beans.

> > Anyone have any suggestions or had this problem?

> > Thanks and sorry to write so much!

> > Kay

> >

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/22/2005 5:54:35 PM US Eastern Standard Time,

bunnyresq writes:

 

 

> If you tend to replace meat with milk in your diet, it

> can cause iron defeciency because something in milk

> tends to inhibit the absorption of iron (but I forget

> exactly what it is.

 

Thanks for this information. I will look it up on the Internet.

Kay

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

> If you tend to replace meat with milk in your diet, it

> can cause iron defeciency because something in milk

> tends to inhibit the absorption of iron (but I forget

> exactly what it is.

 

The calcium.

[Guest guest]

If I may ask what do you do to get B12? That was one of my uncertain

areas about becoming vegetarian. I'm OL so I know I get it from the

foods I eat/drink with that...and I hear in the US it's added in many

foods?

 

, " Panda " <turtletoo@a...>

wrote:

> Hello and Welcome, Kay

>

> Your post lured me out of lurkdom ;-) Like many women, I've had

> several bouts of anemia from the age of 11. Interestingly, only 1

> of these happened *after* I became a vegetarian, and sure enough, my

> Dr. was trying to push meat on me. I found some great veggie blood-

> building supplements, as well as the iron pills the Dr. prescribed,

> used my cast-iron skillet a lot, & although it did take awhile I

> avoided both the meat & the transusions (I was seriously low).

> Weird how so many health problems are blamed on vegetarianism--I

> have also had several bouts of B12 deficiency--but not one since

> becoming veg!

>

> Panda

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/23/2005 7:25:26 AM US Eastern Standard Time,

budgiegirl2003 writes:

 

 

> If I may ask what do you do to get B12? That was one of my uncertain

> areas about becoming vegetarian. I'm OL so I know I get it from the

> foods I eat/drink with that...and I hear in the US it's added in many

> foods?

> Hi Panda, I don't follow a vegan diet. I eat dairy...low fat milk and free

range eggs. These contain all the B12 I need. My doc tests me yearly and my B12

is always normal.

The current nutritional consensus is that no plant foods can be relied on as

a safe source of vitamin B12.

Vegans can safely get it in the following: yeasts extracts, vecon vegetable

stock, veggieburger mixes, textured vegetable protein, soya milks, vegetable

and sunflower margarine and breakfast cereals.

Kay

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hello and Welcome, Kay

 

Your post lured me out of lurkdom ;-) Like many women, I've had

several bouts of anemia from the age of 11. Interestingly, only 1

of these happened *after* I became a vegetarian, and sure enough, my

Dr. was trying to push meat on me. I found some great veggie blood-

building supplements, as well as the iron pills the Dr. prescribed,

used my cast-iron skillet a lot, & although it did take awhile I

avoided both the meat & the transusions (I was seriously low).

Weird how so many health problems are blamed on vegetarianism--I

have also had several bouts of B12 deficiency--but not one since

becoming veg!

 

Panda

 

On Monday, June 20, 2005, at 04:29 PM, bookjunky03 wrote:

 

>

> Hi all, I'm a new member and wanted to introduce myself.

> My name is Kay and I live in Indiana.

> I have been a vegetarian (off and on) for about 20 years.

> The reason I've been off and on is because of my anemia. When I

don't

> eat meat (which I hate) my hemoglobin becomes dangerously low. The

only

> thing I can figure is that I'm not eating enough protein.

> I am adding lots of tofu and beans but it's still low. At times, my

> doctor insists I eat meat and when I do, my hemoglobin goes up.

> I am eating vegatarian again and will just keep an eye on my

hemoglobin

> and eats lots of tofu and beans.

> Anyone have any suggestions or had this problem?

> Thanks and sorry to write so much!

> Kay

>

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Studies have shown that vegans tend to have the highest iron levels,

followed by meat eaters, with vegetarians lagging in third. It's the

dairy...it leaches iron from your body and lots of fruit and veggies

(vitamin c-rich) aid absorption. Meat eaters get loads of iron from meat so

it helps make up for the dairy, but still isn't as effective as being

vegan. I thought it was pretty interesting. My sister-in-law is a RD and

she is always trying to explain to anemic folk: lay off the dairy!

 

Veronica

 

At 02:08 PM 6/23/2005 -0700, you wrote:

>Hello and Welcome, Kay

>

>Your post lured me out of lurkdom ;-) Like many women, I've had

>several bouts of anemia from the age of 11. Interestingly, only 1

>of these happened *after* I became a vegetarian, and sure enough, my

>Dr. was trying to push meat on me. I found some great veggie blood-

>building supplements, as well as the iron pills the Dr. prescribed,

>used my cast-iron skillet a lot, & although it did take awhile I

>avoided both the meat & the transusions (I was seriously low).

>Weird how so many health problems are blamed on vegetarianism--I

>have also had several bouts of B12 deficiency--but not one since

>becoming veg!

>

>Panda

>

>On Monday, June 20, 2005, at 04:29 PM, bookjunky03 wrote:

>

> >

> > Hi all, I'm a new member and wanted to introduce myself.

> > My name is Kay and I live in Indiana.

> > I have been a vegetarian (off and on) for about 20 years.

> > The reason I've been off and on is because of my anemia. When I

>don't

> > eat meat (which I hate) my hemoglobin becomes dangerously low. The

>only

> > thing I can figure is that I'm not eating enough protein.

> > I am adding lots of tofu and beans but it's still low. At times, my

> > doctor insists I eat meat and when I do, my hemoglobin goes up.

> > I am eating vegatarian again and will just keep an eye on my

>hemoglobin

> > and eats lots of tofu and beans.

> > Anyone have any suggestions or had this problem?

> > Thanks and sorry to write so much!

> > Kay

> >

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

At 04:18 PM 6/23/2005 -0400, you wrote:

>In a message dated 6/23/2005 7:25:26 AM US Eastern Standard Time,

>budgiegirl2003 writes:

>

>

> > If I may ask what do you do to get B12? That was one of my uncertain

> > areas about becoming vegetarian. I'm OL so I know I get it from the

> > foods I eat/drink with that...and I hear in the US it's added in many

> > foods?

 

I take Veglife Vegan B-Complex. 2083% of my daily B12 needs each day.

 

Veronica

 

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At 02:25 AM 6/23/2005 +0000, you wrote:

> > If you tend to replace meat with milk in your diet, it

> > can cause iron defeciency because something in milk

> > tends to inhibit the absorption of iron (but I forget

> > exactly what it is.

 

Animal fat, if I'm not mistaken.

 

Veronica

 

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[Guest guest]

I've been iron deficient my whole life (well, since age 5 when I got

pnuemonia, some how that triggered a lot of stuff)

 

I've taken iron supplements and B-complex (spirulena) supplements for a long

time. I know that 'washed out, cannot move' feeling all too well. I have

trouble donating blood because of low iron.

 

Stinging nettle is good, you can also use it in an infusion. I get mine from

Frontier (not affiliated, just my source) and make an infusion with nettle,

oatstraw, and red clover. It is most tasty. The difference between an infusion

and tea is that the infusion brews for hours, vs. soaking a teabag for a few

minutes. I squeeze a lemon or lime in it too for added flavor. If anyone

wants additional info email me off list. It is also good for menopausal

symptoms. AmyF

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Vitamin C is necessary for the good absorption of iron into the body. My

physician insists on it.

 

Marilyn Daub

mcdaub

Vanceburg, KY

My Cats Knead Me!!

-

akfral

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 6:05 PM

re: anemia

 

 

I've been iron deficient my whole life (well, since age 5 when I got

pnuemonia, some how that triggered a lot of stuff)

 

I've taken iron supplements and B-complex (spirulena) supplements for a

long

time. I know that 'washed out, cannot move' feeling all too well. I have

trouble donating blood because of low iron.

 

Stinging nettle is good, you can also use it in an infusion. I get mine

from

Frontier (not affiliated, just my source) and make an infusion with

nettle,

oatstraw, and red clover. It is most tasty. The difference between an

infusion

and tea is that the infusion brews for hours, vs. soaking a teabag for a

few

minutes. I squeeze a lemon or lime in it too for added flavor. If anyone

wants additional info email me off list. It is also good for menopausal

symptoms. AmyF

 

[Guest guest]

this is why the greens like spinach, collard, kale, chard, etc are so good for

you, because they have the iron and the vitamin C.

)

 

hugs,

Chanda

-

Marilyn Daub

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 6:09 PM

Re: re: anemia

 

 

Vitamin C is necessary for the good absorption of iron into the body. My

physician insists on it.

 

Marilyn Daub

mcdaub

Vanceburg, KY

My Cats Knead Me!!

-

akfral

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 6:05 PM

re: anemia

 

I've been iron deficient my whole life (well, since age 5 when I got

pnuemonia, some how that triggered a lot of stuff)

 

I've taken iron supplements and B-complex (spirulena) supplements for a

long

time. I know that 'washed out, cannot move' feeling all too well. I have

trouble donating blood because of low iron.

 

Stinging nettle is good, you can also use it in an infusion. I get mine

from

Frontier (not affiliated, just my source) and make an infusion with

nettle,

oatstraw, and red clover. It is most tasty. The difference between an

infusion

and tea is that the infusion brews for hours, vs. soaking a teabag for a

few

minutes. I squeeze a lemon or lime in it too for added flavor. If anyone

wants additional info email me off list. It is also good for menopausal

symptoms. AmyF

 

[Guest guest]

I just received some blood results and found I have anemia - a mild case. I

wonder what you all may do when/if you encounter this condition? I know iron

supplements are not the way to go and I'm sure not going to chow down on a

steak.

 

Any help would be appreciated. Of course, my doctor told me to start eating

meat. That's not going to happen.

 

Thanks,

Diana

 

 

[Guest guest]

Make sure that you are consuming a high vitamin C food with all high

iron foods that you consume.

 

http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/iron.htm

 

Use cast iron cookware when possible.

 

If you are celiac, iron and vitamin B12 and others may be a problem

for your gut to absorb. Some require intravenous supplements.

 

Pam

 

On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 12:01 PM, D GRADISKA<allegria47 wrote:

>

>

> I just received some blood results and found I have anemia - a mild case. I

> wonder what you all may do when/if you encounter this condition? I know iron

> supplements are not the way to go and I'm sure not going to chow down on a

> steak.

>

> Any help would be appreciated. Of course, my doctor told me to start eating

> meat. That's not going to happen.

>

> Thanks,

> Diana

>

>

[Guest guest]

Have you and your doctor looked for ways you could be losing blood? Find the

cause before treating the symptoms- any intestinal bleeding? According to

McDougall, milk, coffee, and tannic acid in tea decrease absorption of iron.

 

I applaud your not wanting to eat meat, and encourage you to get plenty of

vitamin C. (ascorbic acid) Dark green vegetables have lots of iron- kale,

asparagus, broccoli, etc.

 

Daniel Polk

-------------- Original message ----------------------

" D GRADISKA " <allegria47

>

> I just received some blood results and found I have anemia - a mild case. I

> wonder what you all may do when/if you encounter this condition? I know iron

> supplements are not the way to go and I'm sure not going to chow down on a

> steak.

>

> Any help would be appreciated. Of course, my doctor told me to start eating

> meat. That's not going to happen.

>

> Thanks,

> Diana

[Guest guest]

Hi Diana.

I was diagnosed with anemia a few months ago as well.

I know that some people take the liquid iron supplement Floradix

http://www.florahealth.com/flora/home/Canada/Products/R4771.htm

 

I haven't tried it yet myself, but I have considered it.

 

I try to consume these foods on a regular basis and also to pair them with

Vitamin C for better absorbtion.

 

-Dark leafy greens (cooked and raw in salads and smoothies)

-dried fruit

-quinoa

 

Good luck!

 

-Valerie

 

--- On Tue, 8/4/09, D GRADISKA <allegria47 wrote:

 

D GRADISKA <allegria47

anemia

" "

Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 11:01 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just received some blood results and found I have anemia - a

mild case. I wonder what you all may do when/if you encounter this condition?

I know iron supplements are not the way to go and I'm sure not going to chow

down on a steak.

 

 

 

Any help would be appreciated. Of course, my doctor told me to start eating

meat. That's not going to happen.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

Diana

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Pam, for the response and this great link. I've book marked it for

future use.

 

Diana

 

 

-

pdw<pdworkman

To:

<\

om>

Tuesday, August 04, 2009 12:37 PM

Re: anemia

 

 

Make sure that you are consuming a high vitamin C food with all high

iron foods that you consume.

 

http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/iron.htm<http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/iron.htm>

 

Use cast iron cookware when possible.

 

If you are celiac, iron and vitamin B12 and others may be a problem

for your gut to absorb. Some require intravenous supplements.

 

Pam

 

On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 12:01 PM, D

GRADISKA<allegria47<allegria47%40msn.com>> wrote:

>

>

> I just received some blood results and found I have anemia - a mild case. I

> wonder what you all may do when/if you encounter this condition? I know iron

> supplements are not the way to go and I'm sure not going to chow down on a

> steak.

>

> Any help would be appreciated. Of course, my doctor told me to start eating

> meat. That's not going to happen.

>

> Thanks,

> Diana

>

>

[Guest guest]

I had the same thought re blood loss but there doesn't seem to be an issue.

This very same thing happened to me about 8 years ago for no apparent reason.

Interesting about the tea link.... its true that I have been drinking a great

deal more of it since last winter. I wonder?

 

Thanks for the tips - greatly appreciated,

Diana

 

 

-

danieldale<danieldale

To:

<\

om>

Tuesday, August 04, 2009 12:59 PM

Re: anemia

 

 

Have you and your doctor looked for ways you could be losing blood? Find the

cause before treating the symptoms- any intestinal bleeding? According to

McDougall, milk, coffee, and tannic acid in tea decrease absorption of iron.

 

I applaud your not wanting to eat meat, and encourage you to get plenty of

vitamin C. (ascorbic acid) Dark green vegetables have lots of iron- kale,

asparagus, broccoli, etc.

 

Daniel Polk

-------------- Original message ----------------------

" D GRADISKA " <allegria47<allegria47%40msn.com>>

>

> I just received some blood results and found I have anemia - a mild case. I

> wonder what you all may do when/if you encounter this condition? I know iron

> supplements are not the way to go and I'm sure not going to chow down on a

> steak.

>

> Any help would be appreciated. Of course, my doctor told me to start eating

> meat. That's not going to happen.

>

> Thanks,

> Diana

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Valerie,

 

Well this product is interesting. I've read so many negative articles about

supplementing with iron as excess amounts are even more harmful, apparently,

than too little in the system.

 

I think I'll give Floradix a try and up the dark greens and vit c with meals.

 

Many thanks,

Diana

-

Valerie McGowan<vsimone316

To:

<\

om>

Tuesday, August 04, 2009 1:01 PM

Re: anemia

 

 

Hi Diana.

I was diagnosed with anemia a few months ago as well.

I know that some people take the liquid iron supplement Floradix

http://www.florahealth.com/flora/home/Canada/Products/R4771.htm<http://www.flora\

health.com/flora/home/Canada/Products/R4771.htm>

 

I haven't tried it yet myself, but I have considered it.

 

I try to consume these foods on a regular basis and also to pair them with

Vitamin C for better absorbtion.

 

-Dark leafy greens (cooked and raw in salads and smoothies)

-dried fruit

-quinoa

 

Good luck!

 

-Valerie

 

--- On Tue, 8/4/09, D GRADISKA

<allegria47<allegria47%40msn.com>> wrote:

 

D GRADISKA <allegria47<allegria47%40msn.com>>

anemia

" "

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s.com>>

Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 11:01 AM

 

 

 

I just received some blood results and found I have anemia - a mild case. I

wonder what you all may do when/if you encounter this condition? I know iron

supplements are not the way to go and I'm sure not going to chow down on a

steak.

 

Any help would be appreciated. Of course, my doctor told me to start eating

meat. That's not going to happen.

 

Thanks,

 

Diana

 

[Guest guest]

i drink tons of tea all year...about to get my

periodic blood tests...used to be anemic before

celiac diagnosist but never thought tea might

have contributed. i love tea! what will i do???

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The Floradix I looked at had glutenous brewer's yeast in it. FloraVit was okay

though.

 

Shannon

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D GRADISKA

Receiver:

Time: 2009-08-04, 12:34:05

Re: anemia

 

 

Valerie,

 

Well this product is interesting. I've read so many negative articles about

supplementing with iron as excess amounts are even more harmful, apparently,

than too little in the system.

 

I think I'll give Floradix a try and up the dark greens and vit c with meals.

 

Many thanks,

Diana

-

Valerie McGowan<vsimone316

To:

<\

om>

Tuesday, August 04, 2009 1:01 PM

Re: anemia

 

Hi Diana.

I was diagnosed with anemia a few months ago as well.

I know that some people take the liquid iron supplement Floradix

http://www.florahealth.com/flora/home/Canada/Products/R4771.htm<http://www.flora\

health.com/flora/home/Canada/Products/R4771.htm>

 

I haven't tried it yet myself, but I have considered it.

 

I try to consume these foods on a regular basis and also to pair them with

Vitamin C for better absorbtion.

 

-Dark leafy greens (cooked and raw in salads and smoothies)

-dried fruit

-quinoa

 

Good luck!

 

-Valerie

 

--- On Tue, 8/4/09, D GRADISKA <allegria47<allegria47%40msn.com>>

wrote:

 

D GRADISKA <allegria47<allegria47%40msn.com>>

anemia

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s.com>>

Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 11:01 AM

 

I just received some blood results and found I have anemia - a mild case. I

wonder what you all may do when/if you encounter this condition? I know iron

supplements are not the way to go and I'm sure not going to chow down on a

steak.

 

Any help would be appreciated. Of course, my doctor told me to start eating

meat. That's not going to happen.

 

Thanks,

 

Diana

 

 

[Guest guest]

The liquid vitamin brand you are referring to has two versions: Floradix

and Florivital. The Floradix contains gluten and yeast, the Floravital does

not contain either of those. I use the Floravital and think it is extremely

helpful.

 

Marie =)

 

On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 1:28 PM, Shannon West <shanwest wrote:

 

>

>

> The Floradix I looked at had glutenous brewer's yeast in it. FloraVit was

> okay though.

>

> Shannon

> ----- Receiving the following content -----

> D GRADISKA

> Receiver:

> Time: 2009-08-04, 12:34:05

> Re: anemia

>

>

> Valerie,

>

> Well this product is interesting. I've read so many negative articles about

> supplementing with iron as excess amounts are even more harmful, apparently,

> than too little in the system.

>

> I think I'll give Floradix a try and up the dark greens and vit c with

> meals.

>

> Many thanks,

> Diana

> -

> Valerie McGowan<vsimone316 <vsimone316%40>>

>

> To:

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>

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s.com>>

>

> Tuesday, August 04, 2009 1:01 PM

> Re: anemia

>

> Hi Diana.

> I was diagnosed with anemia a few months ago as well.

> I know that some people take the liquid iron supplement Floradix

> http://www.florahealth.com/flora/home/Canada/Products/R4771.htm<

> http://www.florahealth.com/flora/home/Canada/Products/R4771.htm>

>

> I haven't tried it yet myself, but I have considered it.

>

> I try to consume these foods on a regular basis and also to pair them with

> Vitamin C for better absorbtion.

>

> -Dark leafy greens (cooked and raw in salads and smoothies)

> -dried fruit

> -quinoa

>

> Good luck!

>

> -Valerie

>

> --- On Tue, 8/4/09, D GRADISKA <allegria47 <allegria47%40msn.com>

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>

> Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 11:01 AM

>

> I just received some blood results and found I have anemia - a mild case. I

> wonder what you all may do when/if you encounter this condition? I know iron

> supplements are not the way to go and I'm sure not going to chow down on a

> steak.

>

> Any help would be appreciated. Of course, my doctor told me to start eating

> meat. That's not going to happen.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Diana

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've taken floravital (the gf version) with no negative consequences.

Everything in moderation, of course.

 

Sent from my iPhone

 

On Aug 4, 2009, at 4:28 PM, " Shannon West " <shanwest wrote:

 

> The Floradix I looked at had glutenous brewer's yeast in it.

> FloraVit was okay though.

>

> Shannon

> ----- Receiving the following content -----

> D GRADISKA

> Receiver:

> Time: 2009-08-04, 12:34:05

> Re: anemia

>

>

> Valerie,

>

> Well this product is interesting. I've read so many negative

> articles about supplementing with iron as excess amounts are even

> more harmful, apparently, than too little in the system.

>

> I think I'll give Floradix a try and up the dark greens and vit c

> with meals.

>

> Many thanks,

> Diana

> -

> Valerie McGowan<vsimone316

> To:

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> >

> Tuesday, August 04, 2009 1:01 PM

> Re: anemia

>

> Hi Diana.

> I was diagnosed with anemia a few months ago as well.

> I know that some people take the liquid iron supplement Floradix

>

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> >

>

> I haven't tried it yet myself, but I have considered it.

>

> I try to consume these foods on a regular basis and also to pair

> them with Vitamin C for better absorbtion.

>

> -Dark leafy greens (cooked and raw in salads and smoothies)

> -dried fruit

> -quinoa

>

> Good luck!

>

> -Valerie

>

> --- On Tue, 8/4/09, D GRADISKA

> <allegria47<allegria47%40msn.com>> wrote:

>

> D GRADISKA <allegria47<allegria47%40msn.com>>

> anemia

> " " <Vegan-and-Gluten-

> Free <%40>>

> Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 11:01 AM

>

> I just received some blood results and found I have anemia - a mild

> case. I wonder what you all may do when/if you encounter this

> condition? I know iron supplements are not the way to go and I'm

> sure not going to chow down on a steak.

>

> Any help would be appreciated. Of course, my doctor told me to start

> eating meat. That's not going to happen.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Diana

>

>

[Guest guest]

Are you getting enough folic acid? Folic acid is needed to absorb iron. Being

vegan your levels are going to be lower than a meat eater. If they are only

slightly low I wouldn't worry too much. Make sure your getting enough folic acid

for your body to use and store the iron. If you need to take suppliments check

out the vitamin code products. They are raw vegan gf and possibly the best

suppliments available. There's often $5 coupons in magazines and the coupon

books you find at health food stores.

 

 

D GRADISKA <allegria47

Tuesday, August 04, 2009 2:01 PM

 

anemia

 

 

I just received some blood results and found I have anemia - a mild case. I

wonder what you all may do when/if you encounter this condition? I know iron

supplements are not the way to go and I'm sure not going to chow down on a

steak.

 

Any help would be appreciated. Of course, my doctor told me to start eating

meat. That's not going to happen.

 

Thanks,

Diana