rabenhorst plus juice with iron

[mpriki]

anyone know if its good source of iron and if its kind with the stomach? instead of taking tablets

[mpriki]

hey thanks for answering
i do have low iron i dont have a lack of b12 though,checked for both of them. i started taking the juice and when its done ill check my iron levels again.

[Paxiled]

The best supplemental source of iron, if you actually need it, is Floradix liquid iron.  The iron is derived from plant sources, so it's not likely to upset your stomach the way tablets can.  It's also quite well absorbed.  I personally know of no evidence that iron is better absorbed from meat than from plants -- in fact, considering that digestion of meat is much slower due to its fat concentration I don't know why that would be the case.  Beets, parsley, dandelion greens, watercress, a host of plants contain not only the iron you need but also the vitamin C that is an essential co-factor.  Iron is iron.  However, make sure you actually need it -- excess iron consumption can contribute to heart problems.  Also make sure your problem is lack of iron, not lack of B12, which can also cause a form of anemia.  

[M4Y0U]

Hello there,

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of iron is 18 milligrams for healthy, active adults over the age of 18.

Red meat is the richest source of iron. If you eat little or no red meat, make a special effort to include other sources of iron in your diet. Iron is found in fortified cereals, nuts, seeds, dried beans, dried fruit ( apricots, peaches, raisins, and prunes ) and dark green leafy vegetables. Cooking with iron pots and pans also increases the amount of iron consumed.

Certain factors influence the amount of iron absorbed from food. The iron in meat, fish and poultry is absorbed better than plant sources. Vitamin C can enhance the amount of iron absorbed in a meatless meal. Including vitamin C rich foods, such as fruits and leafy green vegetables in your meals, is a good way to promote iron absorption. Certain compounds in foods may slightly decrease iron absorptions, such as oxalic acid in spinach, phosphates in milk and egg whites, phytates in beans and other vegetables, and possibly the tannins in tea. Calcium supplements also may decrease iron absorption, so avoid taking them with iron-rich foods ( like taking your calcium supplement at bedtime instead of at breakfast ). To get enough iron, eat a wide variety of foods rich in iron, such as those listed in the following table. Consider starting your day with iron-fortified cereal and a glass of orange juice ( for Vitamin C ). Continue good nutritional habits by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables and iron-fortified breads throughout the day.

Hope this will help,
M4