Low iron of 13.2 and lost weight

[44YOGearHead]

So I found out I'm on the low end of acceptable iron levels which explains my lack of energy for things beyond the gym... I will doze off on that ass in a minute during a game on TV and even this morning I woke up and dozed back off for a bit. This has been affecting my energy and even my appetite. I managed to fall off on meals because I was either sleeping or busy doing other stuff. I've managed to lose 9 pounds when I had the flu several weeks ago which I mostly attributed to my caloric deficit. In the past week or so I've dropped and additional six pounds. So 12 pounds total dropped since August which has me weighing in at a paltry 236 pounds. I'm going to supplement iron daily and start consuming and additional 900 calories a day. If I lose any more weight I might go ape shit. Any recommendations? Simple ones that won't make me some fat turd please and don't require hanging from the ceiling eating 10,000 cals a day please.

 

[Flanex]

Do you eat a lot of leafy greens like spinach,brussel sprouts & broccoli?They're all high in iron.My iron always comes back on the high end & my doc said make sure my multi doesn't have iron in it.

 

[DylanGemelli]

as you know, you have to be very careful with iron supplements... my wife has to take them and im on her like a hawk about them and making sure its done properly... everytime she doesn't take them etc. she complains of dizziness and she's really tired etc... you definitely dont want that... as her iron is in control you can see a huge difference in everything... you need to really try to accommodate through food more than anything... an iron supplement is perfectly fine but you just have to be careful with them...

here's some links for some iron rich foods to consider... https://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/food-sources-of-iron.php

http://www.eatright.org/resource/health/wellness/preventing-illness/iron-deficiency

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=70

 

[44YOGearHead]

I appreciate the advice and link. Definitely tired of this low iron crap. Surprisingly it doesn't affect my lifts thank goodness. Gonna supplement but prioritize foods. Need to get my weight up again anyways. Liver on the menu tomorrow


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[RickRock]

Diet control should make a world of difference. My iron has always been great, but my wife has had low iron and I know how much that can affect your energy levels.

I can't e phasing enough the importance of lots of green veggies among other reasons and benefits

(PM me for a price list for Biotech Labs and 10% discount)

 

[Blue_Shine]

So I found out I'm on the low end of acceptable iron levels which explains my lack of energy for things beyond the gym... I will doze off on that ass in a minute during a game on TV and even this morning I woke up and dozed back off for a bit. This has been affecting my energy and even my appetite. I managed to fall off on meals because I was either sleeping or busy doing other stuff. I've managed to lose 9 pounds when I had the flu several weeks ago which I mostly attributed to my caloric deficit. In the past week or so I've dropped and additional six pounds. So 12 pounds total dropped since August which has me weighing in at a paltry 236 pounds. I'm going to supplement iron daily and start consuming and additional 900 calories a day. If I lose any more weight I might go ape shit. Any recommendations? Simple ones that won't make me some fat turd please and don't require hanging from the ceiling eating 10,000 cals a day please.

Hey brother, I just saw this. There could be many factors that can potentially contribute to low Fe levels.
It's the way of the bodybuilder to think in the sense of diet, but in your instance I'm more leaning towards issues with absorption of Fe. There could be many reasons for this. For example, if you're used to having citrus type fruit, and your fruit intake reduces significantly, just the adjusting level of ascorbic acid is going to change your intestinal pH and reduce Fe absorption.

Additional medication over the counter as well as prescription could result in this. Previous recent ailments, operations, or procedures however minuscule could impede your GI absorption.

If absorption is the issue, supplementation isn't going to do much for a lifter like yourself.

If you want an in depth look at things, pm me, we could go through your panel and I could make recommendations on a clinical basis.

 

[44YOGearHead]

Hey brother, I just saw this. There could be many factors that can potentially contribute to low Fe levels.
It's the way of the bodybuilder to think in the sense of diet, but in your instance I'm more leaning towards issues with absorption of Fe. There could be many reasons for this. For example, if you're used to having citrus type fruit, and your fruit intake reduces significantly, just the adjusting level of ascorbic acid is going to change your intestinal pH and reduce Fe absorption.

Additional medication over the counter as well as prescription could result in this. Previous recent ailments, operations, or procedures however minuscule could impede your GI absorption.

If absorption is the issue, supplementation isn't going to do much for a lifter like yourself.

If you want an in depth look at things, pm me, we could go through your panel and I could make recommendations on a clinical basis.

I'm not that way, but fuck bro I love me some you lol. I got the 13.2 from a finger prick they did before they ok'd me to give blood. I'm running labs soon and will hit you back when I do. My fruit intake has taken a dive as of late and I am starting to supplement additional iron now to compensate as well as focusing on getting my meals back in check. As always, appreciate it bro.

 

[Blue_Shine]

I'm not that way, but fuck bro I love me some you lol. I got the 13.2 from a finger prick they did before they ok'd me to give blood. I'm running labs soon and will hit you back when I do. My fruit intake has taken a dive as of late and I am starting to supplement additional iron now to compensate as well as focusing on getting my meals back in check. As always, appreciate it bro.

No worries, you my boy brada. Hit me up and we'll dance with dem numbers.

 

[DylanGemelli]

I'm not that way, but fuck bro I love me some you lol. I got the 13.2 from a finger prick they did before they ok'd me to give blood. I'm running labs soon and will hit you back when I do. My fruit intake has taken a dive as of late and I am starting to supplement additional iron now to compensate as well as focusing on getting my meals back in check. As always, appreciate it bro.

hes the man bro... definitely follow what he says... hes helping me with something with my mom and is just so precise... his medical advice is golden, trust me