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How To Keep Iron Levels In Control?
Question: I.m soon to be 82 years old. My head still thinks I,m in the 45-50 range, but I don,t have so much stamana.I do struggle keeping my iron count in the normal range. I take 65mg of iron 2x a day. Last summer I had 2 infussions of something. Is there something I can do to feel better and have more energy?
Brief Answer:
Diet, Rest, quality sleep, vitamin supplements, re
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
Its interesting you struggle to put your iron levels within normal limits. However, it is of utmost importance to always have a baseline of your blood hemoglobin levels, so as to facilitate the follow up as you take any supplements or drugs.
The most important aspect of your health at this point in time is your diet and physical activity. Good walking distances and a balanced diet would be of utmost importance to you. A diet rich mainly in vegetable and fruits would of most interest. Foods containing antioxidants like red tomatoes are specifically advisable. Reducing stressful activities and getting enough rest and quality sleep are all important. Sleeping is a very good determinant of physical strength. Activities to promote quality sleep like eating on specific hours, avoiding late meals and having light suppers, and avoiding caffeine and Vitamin C containing substances in the evenings, like some drugs would be very useful. It is important to note that most vitamin supplements contain Vitamin C, and you should read regular before taking these drugs, especially with regards to the timing.
Taking Iron tablets is a good. However, you must do a baseline iron level to know if your levels are persistently below 13g/dl. If above 13g/dl, taking iron tablets would be very useful.
Screening for blood Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D levels is important. Any deficiencies can easily be corrected by taking these drugs. making your self busy, at times through reading and some physical activity could be useful. Kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
Diet, Rest, quality sleep, vitamin supplements, re
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
Its interesting you struggle to put your iron levels within normal limits. However, it is of utmost importance to always have a baseline of your blood hemoglobin levels, so as to facilitate the follow up as you take any supplements or drugs.
The most important aspect of your health at this point in time is your diet and physical activity. Good walking distances and a balanced diet would be of utmost importance to you. A diet rich mainly in vegetable and fruits would of most interest. Foods containing antioxidants like red tomatoes are specifically advisable. Reducing stressful activities and getting enough rest and quality sleep are all important. Sleeping is a very good determinant of physical strength. Activities to promote quality sleep like eating on specific hours, avoiding late meals and having light suppers, and avoiding caffeine and Vitamin C containing substances in the evenings, like some drugs would be very useful. It is important to note that most vitamin supplements contain Vitamin C, and you should read regular before taking these drugs, especially with regards to the timing.
Taking Iron tablets is a good. However, you must do a baseline iron level to know if your levels are persistently below 13g/dl. If above 13g/dl, taking iron tablets would be very useful.
Screening for blood Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D levels is important. Any deficiencies can easily be corrected by taking these drugs. making your self busy, at times through reading and some physical activity could be useful. Kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
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