Comments on: Can Vegetarians Get Iron Without Eating Meat?

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:53:49 +0000

To Paul V….

Having been a phlebotomist at a donor center before, there are a number of reasons why your girlfriend may have registered low iron that day when tested. There are certain foods that block iron intake such as coffee and milk, so it’s a good idea to avoid those foods and beverages a day or two before donating. Also, if your girlfriend was having her menstrual cycle (her period), her iron levels would be much lower because of the blood loss. Remind her to watch the iron blockers and get a good amount of vitamin C with her meals to help absorb the iron she does eat. Vitamin B-12 supplements have also helped many people but be wary of iron supplements as some have experienced severe constipation using them. If low iron seems to be a constant issue for her, there’s no substitute for a medical evaluation with her doctor to ensure all is well.

By: Jose

Jose — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:30:18 +0000

I haven’t ate meat in about 2 months, could you tell me what kind of food can I eat the will replace meat but still get what I need from it.

Thanks

By: paul v

paul v — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:54:14 +0000

I went to donate plasma this weekend with my girlfriend and she was told on Friday that her Iron level was 99.0 and when she went on sunday it was 97.0 and was unable to donate plasma this time. Why did her levels drop, she ate real well this week. Could have been because of the Turkey from Thanksgiving? What kind of things have that much of a factor in you iron levels to drop 2 points practically over night? can you help us. I took her to the store to buy some over the counter vitamins to see if they will hel but the pharmasist said it could take two weeks before she see a change. is this true?

By: Glenn Mauchline

Glenn Mauchline — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:46:57 +0000

Hi,

I very much enjoyed reading the article. My band is shortly going to release a single with 50% of the royalties going to Animal charities. I really like the image with the head and vegetables - is the image subject to copyright? I would be interested in incorporating the image into the single’s artwork.

Perhaps you could let me know.

Kind regards,

Glenn.

By: Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker

Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:57:04 +0000

I think that spinach is a food that has a lot of iron also. I didn’t used to like spinach. Now, it goes into many of the vegetarian dishes that I make for myself. I have been a vegetarian for about 10 years and never had a problem with iron deficiency. I do take a B-12 supplement since I don’t use meats in my diet.