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Is Serum Iron Level Of 56.0 Ug/dl A Cause For Concern?
Question: Dear Doc,
I am a female, 31 yrs old. I gotmy blood test done, and the iron content in 56.0ug/dl which is within limit (50-170). I go to gym 4 times a week for strength training and i run 5 km daily. I have currently increased my protein intake by including soya chunks,soya beans and flax seeds and drink milk also.I alsotake 5-6 cups of tea. I want to ensure that i take good amount of iron too. Should i take iron supplements.
Please advice
I am a female, 31 yrs old. I gotmy blood test done, and the iron content in 56.0ug/dl which is within limit (50-170). I go to gym 4 times a week for strength training and i run 5 km daily. I have currently increased my protein intake by including soya chunks,soya beans and flax seeds and drink milk also.I alsotake 5-6 cups of tea. I want to ensure that i take good amount of iron too. Should i take iron supplements.
Please advice
Brief Answer:
get your Hemoglobin done to find out whether you really need supplements.
Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
You are taking a good protein and Omega-3 rich diet, which is good.
I would like you to reduce your milk intake as it is high in fat (49%).
And you should get your Hemoglobin done to find out whether you really need supplements.
Since your iron stores are borderline low, there is no harm in taking intermittent low iron content (about 50 mg) supplements alternate days till the values come to about 100.
A healthier way is to increase your intake of greens and fruits.
Sprouts are also an excellent source of iron besides containing other minerals, protein and vitamins.
Hope this helps.
Regards
get your Hemoglobin done to find out whether you really need supplements.
Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
You are taking a good protein and Omega-3 rich diet, which is good.
I would like you to reduce your milk intake as it is high in fat (49%).
And you should get your Hemoglobin done to find out whether you really need supplements.
Since your iron stores are borderline low, there is no harm in taking intermittent low iron content (about 50 mg) supplements alternate days till the values come to about 100.
A healthier way is to increase your intake of greens and fruits.
Sprouts are also an excellent source of iron besides containing other minerals, protein and vitamins.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Dear DOC,
I got the test done on 20.03.2017
The details are,
Haemoglobin: 12.8 (12.00-15.00)
Vitamin B-12 355.00 (211-911)
Iron - 56.0
Calcium- 8.4 (8.0-10.1)
My height is 5.3 and weight is 60 Kgs, which i intend to bring down to 57 kgs.
Kindly suggest the iron supplements if needed, Instead of milk should I start taking more of Curd. I will get my next Haemoglobin test done in October 2017.
Please Suggest
I got the test done on 20.03.2017
The details are,
Haemoglobin: 12.8 (12.00-15.00)
Vitamin B-12 355.00 (211-911)
Iron - 56.0
Calcium- 8.4 (8.0-10.1)
My height is 5.3 and weight is 60 Kgs, which i intend to bring down to 57 kgs.
Kindly suggest the iron supplements if needed, Instead of milk should I start taking more of Curd. I will get my next Haemoglobin test done in October 2017.
Please Suggest
Brief Answer:
both milk and curd are fattening--use skimmed milk and buttermilk.
Detailed Answer:
No both milk and curd are fattening--use skimmed milk and buttermilk.
Your calcium level is low.
Haemoglobin is not bad.
You can take any calcium preparation containing ionised calcium 250 mg a day.
Take any iron preparation with 50 mg of iron for one month only. If you are prone to constipation, choose a preparation with DOSS in it.
Regards
both milk and curd are fattening--use skimmed milk and buttermilk.
Detailed Answer:
No both milk and curd are fattening--use skimmed milk and buttermilk.
Your calcium level is low.
Haemoglobin is not bad.
You can take any calcium preparation containing ionised calcium 250 mg a day.
Take any iron preparation with 50 mg of iron for one month only. If you are prone to constipation, choose a preparation with DOSS in it.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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