SamDugdale208 wrote: » basically, I'm anaemic, (meaning I have a lack or iron in my blood), so in theory should eat lots of green leafy veg and red meat, as well as my supplements. Relatively speaking I am good at keeping up with the tablets and including these items in my diet. However I am trying to lose weight by trying a low carb diet. I have found this has made me super tired again and brought back my anaemia symptoms. Anyone got any other suggestions?
Katiebear_81 wrote: » How long have you been doing the low carb thing? I felt really tired and cranky when I did low carb a few years ago. That might be contributing. Further, though, try to keep up on the red meat, dark green leafy veg, and try to get some orange juice/oranges in there at the same time to help with the iron absorption.
echofm1 wrote: » There could be a myriad of options, but my suggestion if you want to keep the low-carb is to add in more Vitamin C. You probably cut some sources out by going low carb (potentially fruit). Vitamin C helps iron absorption. So you might still be getting enough iron in your diet through leafy greens and red meat, but might not be absorbing it. From one anemic to another.
RGv2 wrote: »