Taking vitamins with iron or without

starstar · 09-01-2004, 12:23 AM

I know that Dr Atkins suggested taking vitamin supplements without iron. I don't really understand why, though.

I have always had low iron in my blood. I had even been turned away from donating blood due to low iron in the past.

Should I really give up the "iron-included" vitamins?

Atkins_Nutritionist · 09-01-2004, 05:18 AM

If your doctor has recommended an iron supplement because of low iron or anemia then you should be taking a multi-vitamin with iron.

Iron, when taken in excess amounts can be fatal. This is the reason that no doctor will recommend an iron supplement unless there is a reason to supplement it.

Speak with your doctor about your need to supplement.

starstar · 09-01-2004, 11:17 PM

Thank you. I will talk to my Dr.

Atkins_Nutritionist · 09-02-2004, 05:28 AM

You are very welcome. Good luck!

09-01-2004, 12:23 AM	#1
starstar Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 804 Gallery: starstar Stats: 255/200/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct 2003	Taking vitamins with iron or without I know that Dr Atkins suggested taking vitamin supplements without iron. I don't really understand why, though. I have always had low iron in my blood. I had even been turned away from donating blood due to low iron in the past. Should I really give up the "iron-included" vitamins?

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09-01-2004, 05:18 AM	#2
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	If your doctor has recommended an iron supplement because of low iron or anemia then you should be taking a multi-vitamin with iron. Iron, when taken in excess amounts can be fatal. This is the reason that no doctor will recommend an iron supplement unless there is a reason to supplement it. Speak with your doctor about your need to supplement.

09-01-2004, 11:17 PM	#3
starstar Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 804 Gallery: starstar Stats: 255/200/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct 2003	Thank you. I will talk to my Dr.

09-02-2004, 05:28 AM	#4
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	You are very welcome. Good luck!