Re: Foods high in iron


MG wrote:

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>
> you haven't said if beef or other meat is difficult to get where you are;
> that will determine what advice is going to be useful to you
>
> the human body is able to much more readily absorb iron from meat and other
> animal products (haem iron) as it is in a different form than what is found
> in plants (non-haem iron). Haem iron absorption is not usually affected by
> other dietary factors/intake; the opposite is true for the non-haem iron
>
> meat protein and Vit C will help in the absorption of non-haem iron. Things
> that will inhibit non-haem iron absorption include tannins (from tea),
> calcium, polyphenols, and phytates (in legumes, whole grains)
>
> the other issue is whether the anaemia is mainly due to iron deficiency, or
> other causes...but I guess the health worker's advice re what changes in
> diet were needed should point to the cause :-)


I mentioned in a post to Boron that this is a complication of Tick
Fever (Ehrlichiosis) as is the glaucoma. Also a complication is
anorexia - lack of appetite. Shellfish and dark,leafy greens are
difficult to come by as are peas. Legumes, summer squash, tomatoes,
cabbage, and carrots dominate the produce here.

SD

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