What is the tolerable upper limit for iron?!
Question: Google it. If you overdose on iron this can cause tummy troubles and constipation.
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Answers: Google it. If you overdose on iron this can cause tummy troubles and constipation.
Best of luck.
Eat it instead of taking supplements. If often causes stomach cramps and constipation if taking as supplement.
Foods that are a good source of iron include:
* liver
* lean red meats, including beef, pork, lamb
* seafood, such as oysters, clams, tuna, salmon, and shrimp, etc.
* beans, including kidney, lima, navy, black, pinto, soy beans, and lentils
* iron fortified whole grains, including cereals, breads, rice, and pasta
* greens, including collard greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach, and turnip greens
* tofu
* vegetables, including broccoli, swiss chard, asparagus, parsley, watercress, brussel sprouts
* chicken and turkey
* blackstrap molasses
* nuts
* egg yolks
* dried fruits, such as raisins, prunes, dates and apricots
Vitamin C can help your body absorb iron, so it is a good idea to pair iron rich foods with foods that have a lot of Vitamin C, including citrus fruits and iron fortified orange juice.