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Iron and bowels (possibly TMI!)

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alice79312
alice79312

I have quite low ferritin so have been taking iron supplements. I try and get plenty of iron in my diet (no red meat though as I'm veggie) but I don't think I'm absorbing it well. However combined with the constipation I get from hypothyroid, the iron tablets are "bunging me up" horribly! Does anyone know of a supplement I can take that might help with this, or a veggie food that's a really good source of iron? Thanks!

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  • shellyC19
    shellyC19 alice79312

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    Hello Alice:

    My name is Shelly and I am a nurse in the USA.  I have Hashimoto's thyroid disease.

    Good source of iron are:  Spinach, leafy green veggies, Liver, & Meats. I know you won't eat meat.

    You need to drink lot's of water to keep the bowel hydrated. It helps and so does warm liquids.  Try seeing if every other day will help you  out to take your supplement.

     

  • Bluegreymoon
    Bluegreymoon alice79312

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    Hello have you been tested for coliacs? I have low ferritin also i take a chelated iron which is iron bound too an amino acid supposedly its more easily absorbed and it doesnt constipate you x

    Take iron with vit c like the lemon water first thing then no dairy for atleast an hour. Avoid tea even fruit ones due too tannins.

    Probiotics are good though plenty of high fibre veggies a good bit of water should help

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