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2022-08-25 10:24:15
I usually face constipation and gas when I take iron supplements aor iron rich foods loke spinach, beetroot, red meat etc. What kind of iron supplement tablets or capsules should I take to prevent this?
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Answered2022-08-27 12:38:02

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Hi If you r facing issues with constipation make sure that u maintain your water intake and atleast 2 glass buttermilk into your routine. Also make sure that you take salads both the time before your meal. For iron you can take gardencress seeds laddu, soaked anjeer.

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Hello! Kindly take lots of water,and fibrous foods.

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Its mean not absorption is affected Kindly discuss in detail

Answered2022-08-27 13:14:09

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Constipation is occur only when you take iron rich food and iron supplement .then it is a side effect of iron supplement. For iron  , It's better to use iron utensils and specially knifes.  And if you want to take in form of food then add corainder , cumin pd. In it.

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Increase your water intake upto 4lts in a day and have high fibre food like green vegetables and fruits, specially prefer citrus fruits if  you face constipation after taking iron supplements or food rich in iron , increase

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Gud evening pls share your detail dietary habits n your sleeping pattern, r u exercising or not, how much is your water intake per day etc.

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