My mum has low iron, which leaves her feeling tired most of the time. An over-the-counter medication led to constipation and she quickly stopped taking it. What would you recommend?
This is a common problem with many over-the-counter iron supplements.
One of my favourite and effective natural iron remedies is Floradix iron tonic. It’s made with herbs to support iron absorption and improve energy levels. Relatively pleasant to take, it does not cause constipation and has an iron absorption rate of 25% (conventional iron tablets have a rate of around 2-10%).
Floradix also has a product called Floravital, which is yeast and gluten-free.
Spatone is another natural iron supplement I would recommend. It is highly bioavailable and gentle on the intestinal tract.
Vitamin C is well known as a beneficial supplement to help with absorption of iron —your mum will need to take 500mg together with each dose of the iron supplement.
It is also important that she continues to include iron-rich foods in her diet, such as red meats, shellfish and seafood, dried fruits, and leafy greens. Vitamin C-rich foods include kiwi fruit, citrus fruits, melons, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, red capsicum.
When it comes to iron absorption, you also need to consider hypochlorhydria, or low stomach acid. Stomach acid is crucial for the absorption of vitamins and minerals, and a lack of stomach acid secretion is often at the root of chronic digestive and malabsorption issues.
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