Learn how to take iron tablets correctly and how to reduce iron side effects. Is taking iron tablets with vitamin c effective?
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Iron Tablets Side Effects:
• Stomach upset
• Nausea (feeling sick)
• Stomach ache
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
These usually improve as your body gets used to the iron supplements. If the side effects continue to be a problem for you, contact the healthcare professional who prescribed the iron supplements and discuss the possible options I have recommended in the video with them.
How Iron Supplements work for iron deficiency?
Iron is needed for the production of hemoglobin, which is an essential ingredient in red blood cells. It is a mineral that’s super important for your health and Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the US.
All of your cells contain some iron, but most of the iron in your body is actually in your red blood cells. It helps our muscles store and use oxygen, which is what essentially gives you life. Its also a part of a very important protein in our bodies called hemoglobin, which helps carry oxygen from our lungs to the rest of our bodies. And When we don’t have enough iron, these functions can slow down leaving us to feel weak and fatigued, making it harder to maintain our body temperatures, it can decrease immune function, and can cause iron deficiency anemia.
Iron deficiency anemia happens when our bodies have an increased need for iron:
-Pregnancy
-Poor absorption of the iron itself
-If you are a vegetarian and have to rely on only non-heme sources of iron from plants
-If you've had major blood loss.
In any case if you are taking iron supplements, available in capsules, tablets, chewables, and liquids, the most common one being ferrous sulfate at 325 mg, there are important tips you should know that can help you make the best use of that iron correctly and help relieve iron deficiency.
1.) Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach. Food can heavily decrease its absorption. Milk, calcium, high fiber foods, caffeine and antacids should not be taken at the same time. A good rule of thumb is to take it 1 hour before you eat, or 2 hours after you eat. Research also shows, that if you take your iron supplement with a drink containing Vitamin C, like orange juice, it can actually help improve the absorption.
2.) Iron tablets may cause other drugs you are taking to not work as well, these include: tetracyclines, penicillins, and ciprofloxacin and drugs used for hypothyroidism, Parkinson disease, and seizures. So talk to your doctor or pharmacist letting them know you take iron supplements before you take any of these. Thirdly:
3.) Lets say You start taking iron on an empty stomach but it has left you with stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, and feeling sick: The good thing is that this will go away on its own over time when your body gets used to it. But if it doesnt: Your doctor can lower the dose and work its way up slowly to the preferred level or they can switch to a different iron supplement. If you still feel discomfort, speak to your doctor to see if its okay to take it with a small bit of food to avoid these side effects.
4.) Iron supplements can have side effects, so besides stomach discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. It can leave your stool looking black, which is normal as it may be a sign that the tablets are working correctly. It can be alarming at first but dont be worried. With that being said, if your stool is tarry, has red streaks in it, let your doctor know then, to go from there.
5.) Liquid forms of iron can stain your teeth,so try mixing the iron with water or other liquids like orange juice and drinking the medicine with a straw.
Overall though, most people respond well to taking iron supplements, and your levels should return to normal after 2 months of iron therapy for most people. But You may need to continue taking supplements for another 6 to 12 months to build up the body's iron stores in the bone marrow. Never hesitate to ask your doctor or pharmacist how long you should be taking them or if you have any questions at all.
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DISCLAIMER:
This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Arsalan Aspires has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
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