Vitamins with Iron

carterbv · 01-17-2013, 12:22 PM

Does it really matter if we are taking a vitamin with Iron in it? If so, why? I am taking a great multi vitamin that has Iron in it and I don't want to give it up.

Erin57 · 01-17-2013, 01:15 PM

Check with your Dr. If you still have monthly periods you may need the Iron. After Menopause, it's not recommended in less you give blood regularly.

I have high iron levels, always have. Iron makes me sick to my stomach.

ravenrose · 01-17-2013, 03:04 PM

too much iron is a big problem for men especially, but some women too. it's connected with bad heart problems in some people. there is some evidence that the connection is so strong that the REASON red meat appears not to be healthy is that it has so much iron!

but yes, often women menstruating need a supplement. and others are anemic. ask your dr to test it the next time you are there, why not?

in any case, it's not like you can't use up the bottle of vitamins you have. lots of people take iron supplements and it's not like they are dropping like flies! LOL

mountaingirl30 · 01-26-2013, 01:29 PM

The problem with iron in a multivitamin is that it's with things like zinc, magnesium and especially calcium which inhibits iron absorption. For me, and I need iron supplements, a multi with iron was a joke. I take mine separately to see any benefit at all.

So if I were you, I wouldn't stop taking the multi you like over that.

01-17-2013, 12:22 PM	#1
carterbv Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 411 Gallery: carterbv Stats: 200/190/130 WOE: low carb, my way... Start Date: 07/15/10	Vitamins with Iron Does it really matter if we are taking a vitamin with Iron in it? If so, why? I am taking a great multi vitamin that has Iron in it and I don't want to give it up.

01-17-2013, 03:04 PM	#3
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,080 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	too much iron is a big problem for men especially, but some women too. it's connected with bad heart problems in some people. there is some evidence that the connection is so strong that the REASON red meat appears not to be healthy is that it has so much iron! but yes, often women menstruating need a supplement. and others are anemic. ask your dr to test it the next time you are there, why not? in any case, it's not like you can't use up the bottle of vitamins you have. lots of people take iron supplements and it's not like they are dropping like flies! LOL __________________ Often I don't come back to read threads where I've posted. If you want me to see something, please send me a private message. Thanks!

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01-17-2013, 01:15 PM	#2
Erin57 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,209 Gallery: Erin57 Stats: 220/149/? 5'9" WOE: IF/LC/WW whatever it takes Start Date: April 2010	Check with your Dr. If you still have monthly periods you may need the Iron. After Menopause, it's not recommended in less you give blood regularly. I have high iron levels, always have. Iron makes me sick to my stomach.

01-26-2013, 01:29 PM	#4
mountaingirl30 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 31 Gallery: mountaingirl30 Stats: HW:380/SW:200/CW:192/GW:170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/1/2013	The problem with iron in a multivitamin is that it's with things like zinc, magnesium and especially calcium which inhibits iron absorption. For me, and I need iron supplements, a multi with iron was a joke. I take mine separately to see any benefit at all. So if I were you, I wouldn't stop taking the multi you like over that.