Time to increase iron levels in the blood

[DA-LION-619]

I have HB 11.3 whatever that means, how long would it take to increase to 12.5?

 

[ABCpt]

Did you donate blood recently? I see they say it can take 6 - 8 weeks for your iron levels to increase back to normal.

 

[DA-LION-619]

Did you donate blood recently? I see they say it can take 6 - 8 weeks for your iron levels to increase back to normal.

I donate regularly, went in for my fifth donation for the year. I was told to come back in 6 months :/

 

[ABCpt]

I also got turned away on Saturday, due to my iron level being just too low. Guess it has to do with your diet and donating often. Suggest you look at the following, but ignore the iron supplements, unless you go and see a dr.
http://www.wikihow.com/Increase-Iron-Absorption

 

[maumau]

Be sure to monitor your levels regularly because iron accumulates and can be dangerous.

 

[DA-LION-619]

Be sure to monitor your levels regularly because iron accumulates and can be dangerous.

I was told I'm too low on iron to donate, I'm not vegetarian but having to wait 6 months to donate that made no sense.

 

[ABCpt]

I was told I'm too low on iron to donate, I'm not vegetarian but having to wait 6 months to donate that made no sense.

You're only allowed to donate every 59 days, so that is 6 times a year. You've been going too often it sounds.

 

[DA-LION-619]

You're only allowed to donate every 59 days, so that is 6 times a year. You've been going too often it sounds.

It's about correct, if I started in Jan my 5th donation was suppose to be in September.

 

[Necuno]

I have HB 11.3 whatever that means, how long would it take to increase to 12.5?

Spatone?

 

[DA-LION-619]

Spatone?

?

 

[Necuno]

?

Pretty good if you want to take additional iron and not go the spinach route...

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Spatone Iron Supplement Sachets is a new, iron-rich, 100% natural liquid iron supplement scientifically shown to be a highly absorbable source of iron that's gentle on the stomach.

 

[DA-LION-619]

Pretty good if you want to take additional iron and not go the spinach route...

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Spatone Iron Supplement Sachets is a new, iron-rich, 100% natural liquid iron supplement scientifically shown to be a highly absorbable source of iron that's gentle on the stomach.

Thanks, but I don't think I require supplements.

 

[upup]

I have change my diet a bit, eating correctly, more iron food, etc.
my iron went up well.

 

[DA-LION-619]

I have change my diet a bit, eating correctly, more iron food, etc.
my iron went up well.

How long did it take to pick up.

 

[Mila]

Do you smoke?

 

[DA-LION-619]

Do you smoke?

Not everyday, occasionally like once a week hookah.

 

[Orihalcon]

Red meat and beetroot come to mind. Beatroot especially is high in iron if I'm not mistaken.

Edit - seems I was wrong...only a lil iron in the root.

 

[Pakka]

Caffeine inhibits iron absorption. Magnesium supplements too.

If you need take a supplement but stick to the daily recommend intake because too much iron can cause problems

 

[DA-LION-619]

Red meat and beetroot come to mind. Beatroot especially is high in iron if I'm not mistaken.

Edit - seems I was wrong...only a lil iron in the root.

I'm not vegetarian, I eat meat regularly.

Caffeine inhibits iron absorption. Magnesium supplements too.

If you need take a supplement but stick to the daily recommend intake because too much iron can cause problems

In a week I probably only have two cups of coffee but I do drink coke but not everyday.

 

[Hamish McPanji]

Wheatgrass juice, much easier than spinach