Calcium vs Iron
I have had the surgery but have always found it difficult to get my iron in. Because it has to be taken 2-4 hours before/after calcium, that means careful planning. Maybe I've been making it harder than I should. I've always taken my iron supplements keeping that window in mind, but I've also made sure I do not have any dairy products in there as well. However a light came on in my head -- we do not absorb minerals and vitamins in our food, which is why we are taking the supplements to begin with. Does that mean I can eat a piece of cheese or have a glass of milk, etc. and it will not affect the iron supplement absorption?
Take Proferrin(Forte) it doesn't compete with other nutrients (ca) and can be taken with food. It has a high absorption rate also. I took proferrin forte for years...it doesn't chop up your gi system either.....
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