I donate blood and am a vegetarian. My doctor told me I had low iron.
I recently had a medical examination. The only problem that turned up was low iron. I forget the units, but my hemoglobin was 12.1. The doctor told me I should be 14 or more (for men). I hadn't thought I had a problem since I regularly donate blood. I have since found out that...
I am doing a practical period in a zoo in Europe. There is a problem with some birds because they die of too much iron.
I am doing a practical period in a zoo in Europe. There is a problem with some of their birds because they die of too much iron in their liver. We want to feed the birds a diet that is low in iron. Their diet consists of many different kinds of fruit, perhaps you...
I am a teacher and have assigned a written report on pica.
I am a teacher and have assigned a written report on pica. We are having trouble locating articles and just plain information on the subject. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.
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Is there any nutritional significance to the habit of chewing ice?
I couldn't find this issue addressed on your webpage. I hope this isn't a duplicate question. Is there any nutritional significance to the habit of chewing ice?
I have heard that dentists advise against it because it could damage your teeth. Is this true?
However, what I am really wondering is if it signifies any deficiency...
Should a man who eats red meat and supplements with a multivitamin take one that doesn’t contain iron?
Given an active male who eats a well-balanced diet, including red meat, green, leafy vegetables, and whole grains, and, who additionally supplements his diet with a multi-vitamin, should he choose a multi which does not contain iron?
I'm suggesting that he is getting plenty of iron in his normal diet. I think I read that...
I crave red meat prior during my period. Is my body telling me it wants extra iron?
I've been finding that I seriously crave red meat prior to and during my period. Do you think that this is my body telling me that it wants extra iron during this time?
The last 6 months I have drastically reduced my red meat consumption due to the fat content. I have been charting my...
I have heard that it is not good for you to take iron pills because of the free radicals?
Hi, I have heard that it is not good for you to take iron pills because of the free radicals (I'm not sure if it's correct English). Is this true?
I have now got a serum iron of 6 and I understand it is not good. Is there a better way of getting compliments (if...