IRON TABLETS

[auditt]

Need to get some tablets apparently cos i got a low iron count.

feet are cold and my nails are very weak/soft and break easily...

can anyone recommend some

[Planet Claire]

Just go to your local chemist and the pharmacist should be able to advise. I was anaemic a couple of years ago and the chemist suggested 'extra-strong' ones which give 3 times the daily recommended amount.

[Lois]

Depends how low your iron count is. Did they say how many mgs you need a day?

Also, your body needs vitamin C to absorb the iron, so take with lots of orange juice and avoid dairy products for 2 hours either side of taking. They also make you constipated so it's a good idea to bulk up your diet with lots of fibre (plus lots of natural vit C and iron).

One product I recommend is spatone. It's a liquid sachet you mix with orange juice. Your body can absorb this iron much easier and therefore has less side effects.

[auditt]

anonymous said:

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well apparently thats my problem i love dairy products (mainly pints of milk lol)

i didnt know iron tablets could had side effects. Like what?

for instance, im not going to wake up and my arms have fallen off

ive just done a quick search on the internet and it says weak finger nails and cold feet is a sign of iron is needed....maybe an appointment with my doc is needed!

[Lois]

Oh i assumed you'd seen your doc. I'd get it diagnosed properly before loading up with iron.
Look more at your diet, lots of leafy greens etc
It's quite unusual for a bloke to be anaemic.

[auditt]

I think your right, maybe i just looked for the first answer.

TBH my diet consists of meat and lots of meat, potatoes, pasta, green beans, and pints of milk

And on the weekend, mainly a liquid diet of all things alcholic, sambucca, beer,magners

[Lois]

Then i think that answers your question!