Iron rich foods

[Bluelady-sing]

Iron rich foods

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Hi Bluelady-sing, I wonder if you can add just a little more detail to your post? It's not clear as it stands, whether you are asking a question about iron-rich foods, or, if not, what its intended purpose is. This will help members to give the post some context. Thank you.

[Bluelady-sing in reply to Hidden]

I am very anaemic

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So sorry to hear that Bluelady-sing, so we'll take it that you intended your short post to be a question. Sometimes, if you are severely anaemic, then a prescribed supplement is essential, but you should also then try to eat more iron-rich foods to help prevent a recurrence. There are many, but here's a list which are recommended:

Red meat, pork and poultry.

Seafood.

Beans.

Dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach.

Dried fruit, such as raisins and apricots.

Iron-fortified cereals, breads and pastas.

Peas.

Hope that helps!

[citruskayaker in reply to Bluelady-sing]

In addition to the food sources already listed, there are iron pills but I would see a doctor for a prescription which is stronger and safer. Less commonly, there are other causes of anemia, for example, genetics, chronic conditions or sickle cell anemia. I personally have anemia from both genetics and CKD.

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Spinach? Peas ??dates ?? Legumes ? Meats? Oats?

[kitchengardener2]

We try to eat as much leafy green veg, fish, red meat in moderation and a few eggs to increase iron. I also take an iron supplement called Spatone each day. My anaemia levels were better in December with the numbers back in normal range. Had blood taken on Wed prior to a telephone consultation tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully things will be good but as usual scared to death, particularly since I also will get results of a CT scan. I shall shake my way through today and tomorrow morning. 🙌

[springcross in reply to kitchengardener2]

I hope all will be well kg2.

[kitchengardener2 in reply to kitchengardener2]

Thank you 😊

[Bluelady-sing]

In hospital now needs transfusion