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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / March 2004Why No Iron supplements?
Greetings Group, Second time Lo-Carber here. First tried Lo-Carbing 5 years ago. Fell off the wagon. : -( Having much more success with it this time now that both I and DD have changed over to the Lo-Carb WOE. I've read Dr. Atkins' book and articles on the Atkins site and I've noticed that while certain supplements are suggested/recommended, he always cautioned against taking vitamins that contain Iron and Iron supplements. I have Sickle Cell trait which brings my blood iron down to extremely low levels and have taken Iron supplements in the form of Ferrous Fumurate for years. Initially thought that perhaps Dr. Atkins stated 'no iron' because of all the additional protein that was allowed in Lo-Carbing, so I tried to go without the iron supplements for a week, but was totally wasted and weakened. Right now, I'm trying to go one day with a Iron pill and one day without, and that seems to be working okay for me. But I'd still like to know the reasoning behind the 'no iron' rule. Can someone tell me why supplemental iron isn't allowed? TIA, Teri G. 230/210/150 since 01/20/04 > Greetings Group, > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > 230/210/150 > since 01/20/04 I don't know, but it's likely related to the theory that iron in the blood causes heart disease (a reason people theorize that men have more heart disease than women).  SignatureBob in CT Remove ".x" to reply According to the atkins center, you don't need to give your body more iron because your getting enough of it with the foods you eat on the induction list, as well as as you move thru the other stages of atkins. I went to GNC to get my vitamins. > > Greetings Group, > > [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > causes heart disease (a reason people theorize that men have more heart > disease than women). >> But I'd still like to know the reasoning behind the 'no iron' rule. >> Can someone tell me why supplemental iron isn't allowed? > >I don't know, but it's likely related to the theory that iron in the blood >causes heart disease (a reason people theorize that men have more heart >disease than women). I think I had read somewhere that it's because excessive iron can cause constipation, which is already an issue for some low-carbers. Em > Greetings Group, > But I'd still like to know the reasoning behind the 'no iron' rule. > Can someone tell me why supplemental iron isn't allowed? All of the advice you got was valid for someone that doesn't have low Iron. If you have normal iron levels and combine the additional meat from the diet with even more Iron it could cause serious problems. However, since you stated that you have a condition that causes you to have low Iron to begin with you should probably continue taking the suppliments. You might start off with a lower dose and work your way up slowly only if you feel it is necessary. I am not a doctor, though. You should run this by a doctor. You might also have him test your Iron levels regularly (although he probably is already doing that) to make sure your not getting too much. Given your medical condition, though, and the fact that going a week without suppliments left you wiped out, that shouln't be a problem. You should still run it by a doctor though. It's probably the type of question he would answer over the phone without an office visit. HTH James Teri, There's accumulating evidence that associates high iron levels (specifically ferritin) with the development of diabetes. But you have something more important to worry about and you should most definitely NOT make changes in your diet which help the sickle cell based on reading a mass market book with very poorly explained science behind it. That is not to say that there is not good science behind low carbing, but it isn't in the Atkins book. But if your iron is low, diabetes from iron is not going to be a concern. -- Jenny - Low Carbing for 4 years. At goal for weight. Type 2 diabetes, hba1c 5.2. Cut the carbs to respond to my email address! Low carb facts and figures, my weight-loss photos, tips, recipes, strategies for dealing with diabetes and more at http://www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean/ Looking for help controlling your blood sugar? Visit http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/Newly%20Diagnosed.htm > Greetings Group, > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > 230/210/150 > since 01/20/04 Been reading doe again Jenny? LOL Sleepy >Teri, > [quoted text clipped - 51 lines] >> 230/210/150 >> since 01/20/04 --------------------------------- The True Axis of Evil Bush - Cheney - Ashcroft - Rumsfeld --------------------------------- > I've read Dr. Atkins' book and articles on the Atkins site and I've > noticed that while certain supplements are suggested/recommended, he > always cautioned against taking vitamins that contain Iron and Iron > supplements. Normal people hoard iron within their bodies and it can easily build up faster than is healthy. > I have Sickle Cell trait which brings my blood iron down to extremely > low levels and have taken Iron supplements in the form of Ferrous > Fumurate for years. So you're not normal and the normal reasons don't apply to you. > > I've read Dr. Atkins' book and articles on the Atkins site and I've > > noticed that while certain supplements are suggested/recommended, he [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > So you're not normal and the normal reasons don't apply to you. Building on this a bit because I didn't suggest a conclusion: The advice to avoid iron supplements is for people with a normal iron metabolism. Since you don't have a normal iron metabolism that advice does not apply to you, so ignore it. Continue your usual iron supplementation program from before. Maybe because atkins doesn't sell them? Sleepy >Greetings Group, > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >230/210/150 >since 01/20/04 --------------------------------- The True Axis of Evil Bush - Cheney - Ashcroft - Rumsfeld --------------------------------- |
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