Guest guest Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 Hi Liz, Taking 325mg of Ferrous Sulfate (FS) when you're anemic is not harmful. When I had low hemoglobin a few weeks ago post-surgery my doctor put me on 1300mg of FS a day. It really boosted my blood work fast. My post surgical hemoglobin was 9.0, then I had lots of post surgery bleeding a week after the test. I felt quite anemic, but took the 1300mg of iron every day, and when I went back two weeks later my hemoglobin was up to 11.5! I was totally surprised. With dietetic training in college, I was a bit concerned that taking that much iron would be toxic. But since my bone marrow needed it for building new red blood cells, it only helped my health instead of hindering it. I am now close to being a borderline anemic (12.0) and am still taking 650mg a day on my doctor's request. My hubby and I are trying for a baby so as soon as a pregnancy occurs, I will drop my dosage of iron. Even though your box says that each pill is only 65mg, that usually means that is what is absorbed into your system. The 325mg of ferrous sulfate is what is contained in each pill, but you will not absorb the entire amount. Ferrous sulfate is not as easy to digest and absorb as other iron supplements. But it is the chepest to buy and easiest to take. Be sure to take your iron pills with ascorbic acid (vitamin C.) Orange juice, lemonade, vitamin C tablets, a grapefruit, all of these are good to eat when you take your iron. Try and avoid taking your iron pills with something calcium rich such as milk or any dairy products. Calcium can interfer with iron absorption. Good luck, and I hope you feel more energetic soon! :)Sonja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.