Could you be low on Iron? ​ ​Since my early 20’s I have had intermittent low iro…

Could you be low on Iron?
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​Since my early 20’s I have had intermittent low iro…

Could you be low on Iron?

​Since my early 20’s I have had intermittent low iron. Whilst I don’t eat it a lot, I do eat red meat which is one of the richest sources. For me, it seems to be a genetic thing. 

​Deficiency can sneak up on you fast and makes you feel pretty rubbish, so my tips are below:
​1. If you don’t have a good gauge of your body’s iron status then request a check from your GP. If it’s sitting at a good level, then a once a year check is probably routine enough.  
​2. Red meat and the foods in this image are the best sources of iron. It is worth noting that the levels of iron in some of the foods pictured are a lot lower than red meat. For example, red meat contains 2 to 5 times as much iron as chicken. 
​3. Iron from plant foods is not as well absorbed as iron from animal foods. You can help it along by consuming Vitamin C rich foods at the same time. 
​4. If you can, avoid consuming any of the following 2 hours either side of eating something iron rich: 
​         – Tea and coffee (they inhibit absorption)
​         – Calcium rich foods (competes with iron absorption).
​           Not possible when you’re consuming iron fortified cereals                         but good to keep in mind at other times. 


​Do you have any queries about iron? Ask me below.








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Bette

My name is Bette. I'm a 34 year old female from Turkey. My occupation is a website designer and I work from a home office. I have struggled with my weight since puberty. Still figuring out.

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