I’m 46 years old with uterine fibroids. I had a blood transfusion after my hemoglobin went down to 3.5. Afterwards I was prescribed ferrous sulfate which was absolutely useless because I kept throwing it up. Fast forward four months and yet ANOTHER transfusion later and a new dr who prescribed a supplement called Maxfe,(combo of Iron, B12, vitamin C for easier absorption plus other stuff), the game has been changed and I haven’t had an issue since thank God!
Hello and thank YOU guys for your kind words and feedback! I take the Maxfe every other day (it has a whopping 889% of the daily value of iron)and while it isn’t covered by my insurance, it’s only $1.75 per pill out of pocket, at least here in Puerto Rico where I live. I’m also quite possibly the pickiest eater ever and don’t even TOUCH anything green so virtually all of my iron intake comes from the supplement, just to give you an idea of how powerful it is. I know that ideally, you should get a majority of your iron from foods but that’s still a work in progress for me😅. God bless you all and feel better!🙏🏻♥️
This video was very helpful. Just bought some iron, and didn't want to freak myself out with all the side effects vids out there. Your demeanor is reassuring and calming....even when you say something bad it sounds manageable. Thank you.
@@ArsalanAspires hi! I’m scared to take my pills I feel like it will make me gain weight and I’m a thin girl and idk I’m scared I just want to know if it will make me gain weight or has anything to do with it but please do get back to me :/?
@@euna2723 It didn't make me gain weight. I've been on it for 2 months now. But I also watch what I eat, that is a major part of gaining weight. Watching what you eat when you feel hungry. I leave out the processed high-fat foods and sugars, so that approach helps.
My daily routine. I hope this helps anyone that is on levothyroxine. I'm been taking liquid iron twice a day for a month. Morning and before bedtime. I'm also taking levothyroxine for my thyroid around 4:15am. I separated them apart for 4 hours in the morning on an empty stomach. Eat breakfast an hour later after the liquid iron at 9:15am. Take my vitamins 30 minutes after lunch around 1:00pm. Eat dinner at 5pm. Take my liquid iron between 8:30pm to 9:00pm. Light exercise for 30 minutes for blood circulation. Bedtime around 9 to 10:00pm. I feel a lot better not as dizzy as before. I still have occasional headache and body aches. Also advise to check with your doctor.
@@Xchkliznns My iron level is way better now. I'm not dizzy anymore. My headache went away. I'm still taking my iron twice a day but sometimes I skip the afternoon time because I want to enjoy my dinner or snack late at night.
I am 45 years young African American with G6DP deficiency and I take FS-Iron tablets daily with a warm glass of Prune juice diluted with distilled water. Due to many triggers of G6PD and anxiety that follows I Must be picky with medication, what I eat, drink, and the environment I surround myself with.
Hi thanks for the information. My doctor said iron is best taken every other day so you agree? Apparently there’s a study backing that saying it’s better absorbed that way. Thanks for your time
I have low iron bc of "fibroids" and excessive blood loss. At the most, I lost a pint in one day (13 period cups full). I've been bleeding like this for about two months now, but levels aren't blood transfusion bad. Doctor says 325mg of ferrous sulfate 3x day and once a month b12 shots. I'm not comfortable doing the iron 3x a day so I'm going to titration myself up to that much and do the bloodwork in a month like doctor said. I'd rather not vomit up the iron that I am taking and work my way up like you said in the video. Thanks for the informative video. I watched another video that got me to spend $25 on iron supplements made of bovine spleens (bc the guy said it absorbs better but then the NIH article said the opposite) and now I can't send them back. I'm so sad. lol. Thanks for not making a video swaying me one way or another but helping me make an informed decision instead. I'm gonna stick with ferrous sulfate with Zofran two hours after I eat. First thing in the morning, I gag on pretty much anything. I hate iron tho.
56 yr old guy here prescribed 325 ferrous sulphate because blood tests indicated I need it. I have been taking once a week but doc said once a day is required. I have dizziness. I was required to take for a month. Can I take everyday now to get rid of dizziness?
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@@jch9916iron biglyscinate gave me the absolute worst gas of my entire life. I would have exploded the house if I had lit a match 🙊 I recommend heme iron
@@ArsalanAspiresHello doctor, I am taking pills for my thyroid these days and recent medical exam showed I have iron deficiency, so the doctor advised to take Ferro Tardyferon daily 2 hours before food. So what I did, I first took my thyroid pill then waited 30 minutes then drank my yogurt then 15 mins after I took Ferro, like this more than 1 month. The side affects I got rash on my skin and feeling of burned skin on my gut. Later on I discovered that I should have avoided milk products while taking iron. What should I do now? Going to the gastroenterologist to check my intestine or it will go away by itself? I already stopped taking the iron pills. Now I want to get rid of the burned feel. What food helps to restore my gut flora or gut skin? Thank you.
I have good levels of hemoglobin 13.5 but I have ver low ferritin..I always feel cold even the weather is 35C..I always feel tired and dizzy..my hair is falling out like hell..let me know if I take iron supplement does it thickening my blood
I took a 325mg supplement on an empty stomach and ate 10 minutes after with a viand that has milk and dairy. Then an hour later I got nauseous and got diarrhea😂. Never again with that combo.
great video! I have to take 65mg iron red blood cells - 325mg ferrous sulfate every day. But if I have a doctor appt I don't take them for 2 weeks because of the diarriah.
@@ArsalanAspires I have been prescribed ferrous gluconate tablets however I am a post Bariatric patient can I still take this with a small bit of food and absorb it with vitamin c spray supplement ?
Thank you🙏🏻❤ finally a man that helped me when it comes to iron supplement! I was beginning to think it was dangerous to take 200mg of ferraus sulfate every other day!
Thank you for your question. The optimal dose will be an individualized dosage that is recommended by your doctor tailored just for you. Typically this dosage upon proper diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia by your doctor, may range from two 60-mg elemental iron tablets orally daily. Ferritin values greater than or equal to 100 ng per mL (224.70 pmol per L) generally exclude iron deficiency anemia so it is optimal to stay above this.
Thank you for this informative video! I have a question, i wanted to take iron supplements because i experience iron deficiency symptoms but am not certain if these are correlated to iron deficiency or some other issue. Is it still safe to take iron supplements daily?
My hemoglobin is in within range to high side. Ferritin is 12 and transffein saturation is 0.25 low end. Should I take iron? Doctor told me to take it. I took heme iron for one month and became very ill.
Thanks for your knowledge ❤ I have a question. My wife took iron too much and hers level was 220 last month and last week was 169 and since a couple of weeks her breading on the evening is not good, what you recommend to do please? Thanks ❤❤❤
Hi, thank you for your question. I hope you are well! I am assuming this is for skin care supplementation? I have not heard of any interactions between these supplements when taken together. I would also recommend getting a second professional opinion as well with a dietician.
Great info. Thank you Doc. Quick question. If i have been prescribed Ferrous Sulf 220mg/5 ML Elix...supposed to take 10 ML by mouth twice a day...if i take the first dose in the afternoon...how soon am i able to take the 2nd dose since it was said taking iron right before bed is discouraged. I am loss on how quick one can take a second dose soon after they take the 1st? Also, at the dose I have been prescribed...is this the maximum allowed dose or can my doc go higher. I am EXTREME form severe anemic/iron deficient...my labs come back at 5. Thank you.
@@thewordsofmytestimony we need to get to core of issue...why blood levels are low..for me I don't make enough iron...no matter how many iron transfusions I get...because I still menstruate..I lose blood but my body doesn't make enough to replenish because again I don't make iron...so you need to also find out if ur losing blood somewhere..low iron? Then look into iron transfusions (not blood transfusions but iron)...this is something on going u must get..takes up half a day to undego..makes u feel a little yucky afterwards but it builds up actual iron so then you can create red blood cells..once u get ur iron levels optimal..(and get to core issue of where u are losing blood or why iron keeps getting low)...then sustain it by taking iron meds...again all this under doc orders..I will say..my iron being critical low it has definitely taken a toll on like the youthful of my skin..we NEED blood to sustain...sigh
In 2019 I was prescribed Ferrous Sulfate, I was unable to handle it. Gives me a lot of stomach pain. I've chronic anemia, and problem with my hemoglobin. In 2022 my ND prescribed Fer bisglycinate / Floradix Floravital Liquid Iron and B12. I take it in the morning on empty stomach no pain. I hope you'll find what works for you.
Hi. I have been taking heme iron with vitamin c for six months and my iron from 10 went to 15 which is still low. I don’t know why my body reacted like this?
I'm using nature's bounty iron 65mg. It says take it with meal preferably??? U advised to take it either on empty stomach or 2 hours after meals. Confused. Kindly assist.
Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach according to data. Yet, iron supplements can cause stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea in some people on empty stomachs. You may need to take iron with a small amount of food to avoid this problem which is why the directions may say “preferably” in hope to mitigate this risk. Hope this helps.
Hi, I really need to take Iron tablets because my hemoglobin is very low already however everytime I took tablet I always feel like vomiting. What could be the reason?
Hi, thanks for your question. Vomiting is a known side effect for some when taking iron supplements on an empty stomach. You are not alone. Thus, taking ferrous sulfate with a small portion of food may help avoid or lessen it. Let your pcp know of the issue before trying it with some food. Hope this can help.
Hi Docter I just brought new iron vessel (kadai )Iron is written on that n the brand is Heritage. First wen I Newley brought it i washed it with mild dish washer an salt. Then I applied oil n kept. Wen I started to use the vessel it releases some back substance n dry substance at the edges of the vessel ( Kadai). The taste of the food wat I made was good, But the dry substance look like rust n dry black thing thugh it’s new vessel. if I serve that to my family they say wats the dry thing. I’m worried using that.please reply me
I'm 14, I've been taking some iron pills there red. And a bit long, but I haven't gotten my period... And idk if it's normal or not.. and I don't wanna talk to my mother
Basic info. Whaf about heme iron supplements, they supposed work better, and u dont hsve to worry about timing ..can take it with any food or without. Its better for tummy too. Also...for people who dont know...oral iron spray by Betteryou, Floradix liquid iron , iron bisglycinate...are all gentler on tummy .
This video was most informative. To do a thing is one thing, but the how is also critically important, in my opinion, to hopefully maximize the results. Thank you.
PLEASE HELP 😢. May i ask why i feel i have upper back pain everytime i take iron? After eating ,15 minutes i take vitamin C and after 30mins i take iron. I dont know but its uncomforable to my back. I feel there’s something heavy on my back. My doctor advice me to take 3 times a day because my HGB is only 102. I forgot to tell my doctor i got my periods done a day after the blood test. I only take 2 times a day. Afternoon and night because i feel uncomfortable on my back. Im taking FLORAVIT CAPSULE.
Hi, thank you for your question. Having backaches are known to be a side effect of taking iron supplements. Please let your doctor know of this side effect so they can rule out other causes. The lumbar spine takes more mechanical stress than any other part of the body, so it is one of the first tissues of complaint when taking iron. Also it is best to take iron on an empty stomach if you can, if you take it after meals, I advise two hours after meals.
@@ArsalanAspires does it affect my back in-the future if i keep taking iron? Is it normal and will stop if i stop taking the iron? I can’t go to doctor right now. It will take 3 to4 hours drive and it is not safe to go out because of the pandemic. Thank you so much for the helps. Godbless
Hello i take 1 tablet every morning and I have just started taking with a little bit of orange juice. is this correct? This video has been helpful bit now I’m not sure if o.j. Should be there first thing I drink everyday
I've had this problem my whole life and still haven't solved it . I'm also now hypothyroid but I'm not currently being treated. I'm afraid to take to much iron because of my age. Tbh I have had so much conflicting info I really don't know the correct measures to take.😐 without some iron my thyroid doesn't work and I've read that too much iron can be toxic.
I'm hypothyroid and have iron deficiency anemia. I use Solgar's Gentle Iron Iron Bisglycinate 25 mg. It's on swansonvitamins.com. Life changer. Also, get on some thyroid meds!!! They're not very expensive!
@@girlinthesouth850 hi I am hypothyroid as well and taking 88 mcg and my iron levels are low and my doctor wants to give me an iron infusion IV which this will be my second one but my question is does this product really works and help restore iron levels
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Hi Doc, Can I take iron tablets at night , like 2hrs after my dinner and before sleeping? I am having major hairfall issue and that is the reason why I am taking iron,b12 and folic supplement.
Hi, thanks for your question. There is conflicting recommendations for taking them at night. Digestion slows down during sleep, so taking certain supplements late at night would possibly lead to inefficient absorption. Neil Levin, a clinical nutritionist, agrees that morning is best for multivitamins since they tend to do best when taken earlier in the day, as the B vitamins in them might stimulate metabolism and brain function too much for a relaxing evening or before bed. I hope this helps.
I’m 46 years old with uterine fibroids. I had a blood transfusion after my hemoglobin went down to 3.5. Afterwards I was prescribed ferrous sulfate which was absolutely useless because I kept throwing it up. Fast forward four months and yet ANOTHER transfusion later and a new dr who prescribed a supplement called Maxfe,(combo of Iron, B12, vitamin C for easier absorption plus other stuff), the game has been changed and I haven’t had an issue since thank God!
Thank you for sharing, this resonates with me. 🩷🙌🏾🫶🏾
Same here I appreciate this thank you❤
Hello and thank YOU guys for your kind words and feedback! I take the Maxfe every other day (it has a whopping 889% of the daily value of iron)and while it isn’t covered by my insurance, it’s only $1.75 per pill out of pocket, at least here in Puerto Rico where I live. I’m also quite possibly the pickiest eater ever and don’t even TOUCH anything green so virtually all of my iron intake comes from the supplement, just to give you an idea of how powerful it is. I know that ideally, you should get a majority of your iron from foods but that’s still a work in progress for me😅. God bless you all and feel better!🙏🏻♥️
Chelated iron I imagine that’s why
This video was very helpful. Just bought some iron, and didn't want to freak myself out with all the side effects vids out there. Your demeanor is reassuring and calming....even when you say something bad it sounds manageable. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind feedback. Wishing you wellness! 😀
@@ArsalanAspires hi! I’m scared to take my pills I feel like it will make me gain weight and I’m a thin girl and idk I’m scared I just want to know if it will make me gain weight or has anything to do with it but please do get back to me :/?
@@euna2723 It didn't make me gain weight. I've been on it for 2 months now. But I also watch what I eat, that is a major part of gaining weight. Watching what you eat when you feel hungry. I leave out the processed high-fat foods and sugars, so that approach helps.
Can iron pills cause bloating?
Which time is good totake iron supplement?and why
My daily routine. I hope this helps anyone that is on levothyroxine.
I'm been taking liquid iron twice a day for a month. Morning and before bedtime. I'm also taking levothyroxine for my thyroid around 4:15am. I separated them apart for 4 hours in the morning on an empty stomach. Eat breakfast an hour later after the liquid iron at 9:15am. Take my vitamins 30 minutes after lunch around 1:00pm. Eat dinner at 5pm. Take my liquid iron between 8:30pm to 9:00pm. Light exercise for 30 minutes for blood circulation. Bedtime around 9 to 10:00pm. I feel a lot better not as dizzy as before. I still have occasional headache and body aches. Also advise to check with your doctor.
This is very very helpful. Thanks so much. I take Levothyroxine too and dont want the iron I start tomorrow to clash with the Levo etc
@@LK-bz9sk My iron is better now but I'm still taking it twice a day. I'm glad this helps you.
Can iron tabs cause bloating?
What liquid iron do you take? 😊
@@Xchkliznns My iron level is way better now. I'm not dizzy anymore. My headache went away. I'm still taking my iron twice a day but sometimes I skip the afternoon time because I want to enjoy my dinner or snack late at night.
Thank you so much. None of my doctor explain to me well. This helps
I am 45 years young African American with G6DP deficiency and I take FS-Iron tablets daily with a warm glass of Prune juice diluted with distilled water. Due to many triggers of G6PD and anxiety that follows I Must be picky with medication, what I eat, drink, and the environment I surround myself with.
Your video is PERFECT. I wish I had found this last year, when my deficiency started. Thank you.
OMG THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! This was so helpful and way more than my hematologist ever told me.
Hi thanks for the information. My doctor said iron is best taken every other day so you agree? Apparently there’s a study backing that saying it’s better absorbed that way. Thanks for your time
This video is awesome thanks for the advice
Thank you for sharing this information was very helpful!
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Thanks you helped a lot.
You're welcome!
Thank you for this great information doctor.
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I have low iron bc of "fibroids" and excessive blood loss. At the most, I lost a pint in one day (13 period cups full). I've been bleeding like this for about two months now, but levels aren't blood transfusion bad. Doctor says 325mg of ferrous sulfate 3x day and once a month b12 shots. I'm not comfortable doing the iron 3x a day so I'm going to titration myself up to that much and do the bloodwork in a month like doctor said. I'd rather not vomit up the iron that I am taking and work my way up like you said in the video.
Thanks for the informative video.
I watched another video that got me to spend $25 on iron supplements made of bovine spleens (bc the guy said it absorbs better but then the NIH article said the opposite) and now I can't send them back. I'm so sad. lol. Thanks for not making a video swaying me one way or another but helping me make an informed decision instead. I'm gonna stick with ferrous sulfate with Zofran two hours after I eat. First thing in the morning, I gag on pretty much anything. I hate iron tho.
EMPTY STOMACH?!?!? I would get SO SICK. Been there done that.
56 yr old guy here prescribed 325 ferrous sulphate because blood tests indicated I need it. I have been taking once a week but doc said once a day is required. I have dizziness. I was required to take for a month. Can I take everyday now to get rid of dizziness?
woow thank you very much.it really help me
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Hi doctor…I am feeling tight stomach and pain after having polyride B 12. Could you suggest me something to relieve this pain?
I took 65mg and spent the next day very nauseous and panicky. Don’t think I’ll be doing that again!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Try 25mg of Iron Bisglycinate instead that works a lot better
I don't know if I can trust this guy sounds like he has a Stuffy Nose
@@jch9916iron biglyscinate gave me the absolute worst gas of my entire life. I would have exploded the house if I had lit a match 🙊 I recommend heme iron
@@ArsalanAspiresHello doctor, I am taking pills for my thyroid these days and recent medical exam showed I have iron deficiency, so the doctor advised to take Ferro Tardyferon daily 2 hours before food. So what I did, I first took my thyroid pill then waited 30 minutes then drank my yogurt then 15 mins after I took Ferro, like this more than 1 month. The side affects I got rash on my skin and feeling of burned skin on my gut. Later on I discovered that I should have avoided milk products while taking iron. What should I do now? Going to the gastroenterologist to check my intestine or it will go away by itself? I already stopped taking the iron pills. Now I want to get rid of the burned feel. What food helps to restore my gut flora or gut skin?
Thank you.
My hemoglobin was only 6.5 two weeks ago and I've started iron gummies but I'm now having EXPLOSIVE diarrhea...will this eventually stop?
Did you feel bloated with iron tabs?
Thanks for the advice
Anytime! 😃
I have good levels of hemoglobin 13.5 but I have ver low ferritin..I always feel cold even the weather is 35C..I always feel tired and dizzy..my hair is falling out like hell..let me know if I take iron supplement does it thickening my blood
Same here😢
This was really great thanks very much dearest ❤❤❤
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I took a 325mg supplement on an empty stomach and ate 10 minutes after with a viand that has milk and dairy. Then an hour later I got nauseous and got diarrhea😂. Never again with that combo.
Thanks 👍 doc for sharing this vedio
You are most welcome!
Should we take them daily or an alternative day?
does men take iron supplement, and for how long
Thanks for you share I feel like you say
how many tablets of ferrous should be taken a day?
Very useful video!
Thank you Mary! Wishing you utmost wellness.
Very helpful.. Thanks!!
You are welcome. Thank you for your feedback. 😃
@@ArsalanAspires could you plz reply to my query also. I asked in the next comment
Thank u so much for the infos
Of course! 😃
great video! I have to take 65mg iron red blood cells - 325mg ferrous sulfate every day. But if I have a doctor appt I don't take them for 2 weeks because of the diarriah.
Hi I just started taken them did it work for you I just started a plant base diet also did your iron go up
Thanks Doc.
You are most welcome 😃
@@ArsalanAspires I have been prescribed ferrous gluconate tablets however I am a post Bariatric patient can I still take this with a small bit of food and absorb it with vitamin c spray supplement ?
Thank you for this video. I have tried differnt iron supplements and the common denominator is headaches. Is this normal?
Awesome information!!!!
Thank you!
Thank you for the information Doc, it was very helpful
Hi doc, can i still drink slimming tea? I usually take my iron supplement 12AM.
What dosage of Iron one can take? Please reply
I learned something new
I have genetic thalassemia anemia I need to take iron for the rest of my life.
Thank you🙏🏻❤ finally a man that helped me when it comes to iron supplement! I was beginning to think it was dangerous to take 200mg of ferraus sulfate every other day!
Thanks it did help. I deal with kidney problems and the iron is giveyn me a lot of pain in my back.
thank you so much
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I find i get more tired after i take iron supplements. Mabe ive been tk it wrong cause i take it directly after i eat food
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Thank you 🙏🏽
No problem 😊
Hi there, what daily dosage of iron is best to fix iron deficiency anemia? And what is an optimal level of ferritin?
Thank you for your question. The optimal dose will be an individualized dosage that is recommended by your doctor tailored just for you. Typically this dosage upon proper diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia by your doctor, may range from two 60-mg elemental iron tablets orally daily. Ferritin values greater than or equal to 100 ng per mL (224.70 pmol per L) generally exclude iron deficiency anemia so it is optimal to stay above this.
Mine is 100 mg ferrous iron and 500 mg folic acid
Thank you for this informative video! I have a question, i wanted to take iron supplements because i experience iron deficiency symptoms but am not certain if these are correlated to iron deficiency or some other issue. Is it still safe to take iron supplements daily?
Get a blood test to test your levels.
Check your Ferritin level. More accurate.
Should I take supplements daily or every other day?
My hemoglobin is in within range to high side.
Ferritin is 12 and transffein saturation is 0.25 low end.
Should I take iron?
Doctor told me to take it.
I took heme iron for one month and became very ill.
Thanks for your knowledge ❤
I have a question.
My wife took iron too much and hers level was 220 last month and last week was 169 and since a couple of weeks her breading on the evening is not good, what you recommend to do please?
Thanks ❤❤❤
Hello Dr… can I take it using orange juice or take it with water and after drink orange juice
Thank you
Most definitely!
I took an 28mg Iron supplement then shortly after black seed oil. Is that ok?
Can I take iron supplements with amoxicillin at same time?
Thanks
You are very welcome 😃
Thank u very .much...
You are most welcome
Sir!
What if I take chewable Vit C and chewable Maltofer tablets together?
yes please answer this
Great video 😀
Thank you Justice. Wishing you wellness!
HI Doc. is it ok if i take iron supplements, Collagen, Gluthathione, and Vitamin C all at once?
Hi, thank you for your question. I hope you are well! I am assuming this is for skin care supplementation? I have not heard of any interactions between these supplements when taken together. I would also recommend getting a second professional opinion as well with a dietician.
Great info. Thank you Doc. Quick question. If i have been prescribed Ferrous Sulf 220mg/5 ML Elix...supposed to take 10 ML by mouth twice a day...if i take the first dose in the afternoon...how soon am i able to take the 2nd dose since it was said taking iron right before bed is discouraged. I am loss on how quick one can take a second dose soon after they take the 1st? Also, at the dose I have been prescribed...is this the maximum allowed dose or can my doc go higher. I am EXTREME form severe anemic/iron deficient...my labs come back at 5. Thank you.
I just got diagnosed with a 5, also. Took my first pill and feel like I'm gonna throw up. What do I do?
@@thewordsofmytestimony we need to get to core of issue...why blood levels are low..for me I don't make enough iron...no matter how many iron transfusions I get...because I still menstruate..I lose blood but my body doesn't make enough to replenish because again I don't make iron...so you need to also find out if ur losing blood somewhere..low iron? Then look into iron transfusions (not blood transfusions but iron)...this is something on going u must get..takes up half a day to undego..makes u feel a little yucky afterwards but it builds up actual iron so then you can create red blood cells..once u get ur iron levels optimal..(and get to core issue of where u are losing blood or why iron keeps getting low)...then sustain it by taking iron meds...again all this under doc orders..I will say..my iron being critical low it has definitely taken a toll on like the youthful of my skin..we NEED blood to sustain...sigh
In 2019 I was prescribed Ferrous Sulfate, I was unable to handle it. Gives me a lot of stomach pain. I've chronic anemia, and problem with my hemoglobin. In 2022 my ND prescribed Fer bisglycinate / Floradix Floravital Liquid Iron and B12. I take it in the morning on empty stomach no pain. I hope you'll find what works for you.
Hi. I have been taking heme iron with vitamin c for six months and my iron from 10 went to 15 which is still low. I don’t know why my body reacted like this?
15 ia not considered liw
@@bettinabettina7155according to my chart 15 is somewhat low
I'm using nature's bounty iron 65mg. It says take it with meal preferably??? U advised to take it either on empty stomach or 2 hours after meals. Confused. Kindly assist.
Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach according to data. Yet, iron supplements can cause stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea in some people on empty stomachs. You may need to take iron with a small amount of food to avoid this problem which is why the directions may say “preferably” in hope to mitigate this risk. Hope this helps.
Hi how did you like the nature's made iron pills?
Use full thanks
You are most welcome Winnette! 😃
I'm always doing it wrong taking with food just after food r with other meds
My doc prescribed iron tabs once per day or the other day,evening time
Let me see how my body reacts
V good
Hi, I really need to take Iron tablets because my hemoglobin is very low already however everytime I took tablet I always feel like vomiting. What could be the reason?
Hi, thanks for your question. Vomiting is a known side effect for some when taking iron supplements on an empty stomach. You are not alone. Thus, taking ferrous sulfate with a small portion of food may help avoid or lessen it. Let your pcp know of the issue before trying it with some food. Hope this can help.
@@ArsalanAspires Thanks doc for your response.
@@ogiejao3574 Take with Vitamin C it works !
Hi Docter I just brought new iron vessel (kadai )Iron is written on that n the brand is Heritage. First wen I Newley brought it i washed it with mild dish washer an salt. Then I applied oil n kept. Wen I started to use the vessel it releases some back substance n dry substance at the edges of the vessel ( Kadai). The taste of the food wat I made was good, But the dry substance look like rust n dry black thing thugh it’s new vessel. if I serve that to my family they say wats the dry thing. I’m worried using that.please reply me
I love iron tablet
Cant you take the iron pills with a meal?
This is really useful ..thank u Dr....Can we take iron tablets along with susten sr tablet??doc??
Is it worth taking multivitamins with 14mg iron OD? Recently told my hb is 108g/l when tried to give blood last week
Iron tablet kis samaye khana chaiye
I'm 14, I've been taking some iron pills there red. And a bit long, but I haven't gotten my period... And idk if it's normal or not.. and I don't wanna talk to my mother
Basic info. Whaf about heme iron supplements, they supposed work better, and u dont hsve to worry about timing ..can take it with any food or without. Its better for tummy too.
Also...for people who dont know...oral iron spray by Betteryou, Floradix liquid iron , iron bisglycinate...are all gentler on tummy .
I have to take iron for my anemia, I wake up in the middle of the night and take it so if I do have an issue I am most times asleep
So the 20mg of calcium thats in orange juice will not inhibit the absorption of iron?
I was curious about that too.
I have sickle cell anemia, could I take livogen xt .ferrous ascorbic, zinc ,folic combination or plain folic folvite tablet .my current hb level 10.5
Dang sickle cell anemia is genetic disease right
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@@ArsalanAspiresis 20mg of iron in a supplement dangerous for an elderly woman if taken just once every 2 weeks?
Iron level is 4 what should i do?
You might have covered t his and I spaced it, but is taking oral iron every second day better than everyday Doc? Thanks
PLEASE HELP 😢. May i ask why i feel i have upper back pain everytime i take iron? After eating ,15 minutes i take vitamin C and after 30mins i take iron. I dont know but its uncomforable to my back. I feel there’s something heavy on my back.
My doctor advice me to take 3 times a day because my HGB is only 102. I forgot to tell my doctor i got my periods done a day after the blood test.
I only take 2 times a day. Afternoon and night because i feel uncomfortable on my back.
Im taking FLORAVIT CAPSULE.
Hi, thank you for your question. Having backaches are known to be a side effect of taking iron supplements. Please let your doctor know of this side effect so they can rule out other causes. The lumbar spine takes more mechanical stress than any other part of the body, so it is one of the first tissues of complaint when taking iron. Also it is best to take iron on an empty stomach if you can, if you take it after meals, I advise two hours after meals.
@@ArsalanAspires does it affect my back in-the future if i keep taking iron? Is it normal and will stop if i stop taking the iron?
I can’t go to doctor right now. It will take 3 to4 hours drive and it is not safe to go out because of the pandemic.
Thank you so much for the helps. Godbless
Can 16 yr old males take iron supps if they're athletes ,which one would you recommend and for how long should be taken.plz n thanks.
what about ferrous ascorbate with folic acid . is it good to take on empty stomach with water
Hello i take 1 tablet every morning and I have just started taking with a little bit of orange juice. is this correct? This video has been helpful bit now I’m not sure if o.j. Should be there first thing I drink everyday
I've had this problem my whole life and still haven't solved it . I'm also now hypothyroid but I'm not currently being treated. I'm afraid to take to much iron because of my age. Tbh I have had so much conflicting info I really don't know the correct measures to take.😐 without some iron my thyroid doesn't work and I've read that too much iron can be toxic.
I'm hypothyroid and have iron deficiency anemia. I use Solgar's Gentle Iron Iron Bisglycinate 25 mg. It's on swansonvitamins.com. Life changer. Also, get on some thyroid meds!!! They're not very expensive!
@@girlinthesouth850 hi I am hypothyroid as well and taking 88 mcg and my iron levels are low and my doctor wants to give me an iron infusion IV which this will be my second one but my question is does this product really works and help restore iron levels
@@lisaharvey9831 it's worked for me!
What bout elders taking iron supplements m[, is it safe
heme or non-heme which is better
Thanks doc just started a 3 month coarse of iron tablets 3 a day it's rough going but only 11 more weeks to go hopefully ✌️✌️
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Please tell me what are the side-effects of using iron tablets and I have gained weight by using iron tablets and how to lose weight please
How long should you take iron supplements.
What is the best form of iron, I was using iron bisglycinate and idk if it is good
I like to take the one made from the liver of either Bison or Grassfed beef liver. Otherwise it’s hard to tell what source they use.
What is the dosage for 500mg ferrous sulfate?
Can i split the iron tablet into half and then swallow it ?
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Hey doc I took a iron pill and fell asleep right after I took orange juice will I be okay ?
I take a liquid calcium magnesium zinc supplement with my liquid iron supplement. Is this ok
I feel like I rapidly burn through iron supplements after I take them, I only feel temporary relief. Is it malabsorption?
is it okay to take iron at night
I take it like before day but I also take fish oil before bed is that ok? Jamaica
Hi Doc,
Can I take iron tablets at night , like 2hrs after my dinner and before sleeping?
I am having major hairfall issue and that is the reason why I am taking iron,b12 and folic supplement.
Hi, thanks for your question. There is conflicting recommendations for taking them at night. Digestion slows down during sleep, so taking certain supplements late at night would possibly lead to inefficient absorption.
Neil Levin, a clinical nutritionist, agrees that morning is best for multivitamins since they tend to do best when taken earlier in the day, as the B vitamins in them might stimulate metabolism and brain function too much for a relaxing evening or before bed.
I hope this helps.
Cherri check your thyroid, too
That's also my case
Doctor im taking multivitamin in the morning and taking iron tablet with vitamin c at night so what do i do?