Re: Foods high in iron

In article <1127061006.245812.51140@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"SD" <westie97@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> MG wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > 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
>

Your best bet then is probably just going to be good ol' fashioned dead
cow. ;-)

Can you get red meat there ok?
Will he eat it?

Did you get the Iron source chart I posted?

Cheers!
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