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This replaced dr ordered Fe supplements
I recently sustained a large unexpected blood loss from a cardiac cath procedure. This sometimes happens and my remaining hemoglobin levels bottomed out at 23 from a 41.7 normal level. They debated the pros and cons of transfusions but my levels improved on their own slowly...my cardiologist recommended iron supplements and taking additional Vitamin C. I know iron supplements..did the research 40 years ago when pregnant...there was only one form that was acceptable then...Ferrous gluconate....but taking it for 48 hours felt like I poured powdered aluminium into my entire digestive tract...and the rate of increase in my hemoglobin was cut in half. My system just said NOT! So besides adding any iron rich foods to my diet I ordered this. I wanted a naturally digestible compound that my body would metabolize as food...not chemicals. Two weeks so far, and most of my symptoms of severe anemia have almost disaapeared...light headedness, great fatigue, and headaches precisely. I am taking two capsules per day, morning and evening with food. The docs say that recovery from this kind of blood loss takes months....but I went back to doing my first mile walk this morning. Will not have another Hgb (hemoglobin level) run until mid Fed....will let you know how it looks.
February 2018 · Health and Household · verified purchase