Think you're anaemic?
It's not a good idea to start taking iron supplements unless you know the cause of the problem. Extra iron may improve the symptoms but could leave underlying problems to get worse and can also mask the symptoms and lead to unreliable results of blood tests.
You could also have a serious bowel problem such as Crohn's, coeliac, colitis or diverticulitis. So see your GP for a proper diagnosis.
Did you know?
Cooking improves iron uptake from some vegetables, notably asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes, red, green and yellow peppers, but this advantage is lost if you refrigerate the cooked veg.
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By Michael van Straten
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