Iron Supplement? Safe?

[Leah]

was told iron levels are low, what are safe iron supplements? Forgot ferrous glauconite was suggested.
Thanks

 

[Leah]

Oops Fergon was suggested, brand name.

 

[jimH]

Oops Fergon was suggested, brand name.

Fergon iron supplements contain 27 mg of iron. That probably is a good dose to get your iron level back up to normal. However, once your level is within the normal range you might want to ask your doctor about going to a lower "maintenance dose".

That's because too much iron can cause other health problems due to oxidative stress. You might want to read this article on the WebMD site:

http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/news/20030609/iron-may-increase-risk-of-parkinsons

 

[Leah]

Wow, I had no idea that too much iron could increase your risk of Parkinson's so much. Thanks so much, Jim.

 

[Karen]

Leah,

I have low iron levels, too. Doctor hasn't put me on an iron supplement yet; I've been trying to eat more iron-rich foods and have been taking blackstrap molasses.

I hope the supplement works well for you!!

 

[Leah]

Thanks Karen

 

[just1morething]

1 cup prune juice, 3.15mg iron. A quick, easy and palatable way to get a dose of iron is through a glass of prune juice. I'm not full of prunes either!

 

[nogood]

was told iron levels are low, what are safe iron supplements? Forgot ferrous glauconite was suggested.
Thanks

Leah,

I have low iron levels, too. Doctor hasn't put me on an iron supplement yet; I've been trying to eat more iron-rich foods and have been taking blackstrap molasses.

I hope the supplement works well for you!!

Dates and Spinach are good source of iron. easy to find and its cheap with loads of other benefits.

 

[Leah]

I believe I will be eating these suggested foods to maintain my iron levels. Thanks for the tips

 

[just1morething]

A glass of prune juice a day keeps the doctor away!