I was iron deficient at one time and was told to take brand Feosol because it was the purest form and the best brand to take. So that was what I used. It is a little more expensive than some of the other brands, but it was worth it. I did not have a problem with constipation either like you do with most iron supplements. One thing I did learn though, once you have built up the iron levels in your blood, you need to stop taking it. You need to get your blood checked regularly to see when your level is up because I didn’t do it soon enough and I kept taking the iron supplements and it gave me diarhea. It took me awhile to figure out what was wrong and when I went for my follow-up visit, I told the dr. what was going on and she told me the diarhea was caused from too much iron in my body and I needed to stop taking it. So be sure you get checked regularly to make sure your levels are coming up and once they get to where the need to be, unless your dr. tells you otherwise, you can stop taking it, and try to begin getting it from foods.

Interestingly, most Kashi cereal is very low in Iron, Folate and Vitamin B12. These nutrients are crucial to having a properly balanced and healthy diet. In case you are a huge Kashi cereal fan but want to get some added nutrients like Iron, Folate and Vitamin B12 in your breakfast add some general mills cherrios, wheaties or post grape-nuts or Nature’s Path Optimum Power to the mix. These cereals all have above 45% daily values for Iron, Folate and Vit. B12 per serving. Plus, adding a banana to your cereal (or drinking orange juice) will help you absorb more iron in your diet mainly because of the Vitamin C. However, remember that the most abundant and absorbable source of iron and does come from meats and fish, like steak, bison, and salmon. Make sure they are lean and free range and your good to go.

I like many of the iron rich foods. Broccoli, salmon and spinach are some of my favorites.
Thanks fo sharing.

I need to bring my Iron up so I can continue to donate blood. This is a good way to get additional iron without having to take iron pills.

I had been told years ago that cast iron was a great source of dietary iron, (can’t stand liver). So we cook with cast iron regularly 3-4 times a week. My blood has tested within the expected range each time I donate blood or have had a blood test.

Iron Deficiency is a serious problem for me. I have to take supplements and eat foods to get enough. I love Spinach and Tuna

Iron Rich Foods
Beef, Pork, Lamb (Pick red meats that are lean)
Green Leafy Vegetables: Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, Kale, Turnip Greens, Parsley, Cabbage
Certain fortified foods: Cereals, Oatmeal, Pasta, Rice,Grits, Tofu, Barley,Tuna

Foods High In Iron
Salmon, Shrimp, Tuna, Oysters, Clams, and most kinds of seafood.
Most kind of Dried Beans: Lima Beans, Kidney Beans, Navy Beans, Soy Beans, Chick Beans, Pinto Beans, Black Eye Beans
Nuts: Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame, Tahini
Dried Fruits: Apricots, Rasins, Dates – Prunes, Figs
Turkey, Chicken, Egg Yolks

it would be nice if you listed specific foods that contain iron.

finding foods with alot of iron is very complicated. this is very hard challenge. i will continue to look for foods with iron.

it’s a new year and i’m going to work hard at getting healthier and staying healthy.
adding more iron is just the start.

Iron helps in so many ways.

I found out my iron was low when I went to give blood. I wasn’t able to donate because of that. I immediately started to increase my intake of iron rich foods so that I can donate blood in the future. I didn’t have any “symptoms” and would not have known unless I had that blood test.

I’ve been Iron deficient and had to take supplements. I was tired all the time and constipated with the supplements. Getting it naturally is best!

Having enough iron can really help in so many ways (unposted).

Getting enough iron is something I’ve been working on. Thanks for the reminder.