Fri, Jun-11-04, 07:55
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Senior Member
Posts: 274
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Plan: South Beach
Stats: 162/153/145
BF:
Progress: 53%
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Back when I had iron-deficiency anemia, I found all kinds of information - apparently taking your iron separately, or with OJ (not on this plan, unless its the RM) or vitamin C, helps uptake.
however, apparently you should not take iron the same time as you take your calcium or vitamin E, as this will block the maximum possible absorption. Ditto, don't take iron with a big glass of milk.
It made things a little more complicated, but I think I got better results.
Oh, and apparently if you are not iron-deficient, you really shouldn't take it, as it can be harmful. (unless, of course, your doc says you should for some other reason)
I currently take a multi that doesn't contain iron, but it does boost my daily intake of calcium and vitamin E and other stuff, too.
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