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multivitamin for hemochromatosis

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stephenmctavish
stephenmctavish

Can anyone recommend a multivitamin to take during the  phlebotomy  stage of my hemochromatosis please, its awfully confusing..

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  • Mrs._Z
    Mrs._Z stephenmctavish

    Posted

    I would be careful of any multivitamins as you want to make sure they do not have iron included (the last thing you need).  Also, you'd want to stay away from vitamin C (since this enhances iron absorption).

    I've heard that calcium tablets and vitamin D are good for you to take. I wouldn't worry about your blood rebuilding as it does seem to do that rather quickly.

    I hope this helps.    

  • philx
    philx stephenmctavish

    Posted

    Hi Stephen

    I stopped all multivitamins, once I was diagnosed h/hemochromatosis

    Multivitamins contain other nasties not good for our condition

    Most advise introducing temeric (in cooking), tannin(black tea)

    Calcium tablets,magnesium.

    Look on the hemochromatosis society website lots of useful information

    Or you can phone them or email them.

    Cheers philx

  • mike80628
    mike80628 stephenmctavish

    Posted

    Hi. Def no multi vits. I take calcium, turmeric, green tea and IP6 supplements every day. Some superb anti oxidants and stop iron absorption and damned good for you. Eat well just before giving blood and drink plenty before and after. I always had a bar of chocolate during!

    What level is your ferritin at the mo?

    Wish you well...

    Mike.

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