Now I'm vegan, even though I feel good, my blood donation is refused because low iron, should I take iron tablets?

[Anonymous]

[NamerOfStars]

No- you should, if you're concerned, talk to your doctor (which, frankly, you should've done before going vegan anyway). It's perfectly possible to stick to a vegan diet and still be healthy, but you WILL have to work at it.

[Asker]

Doctor said I could take them but I feel fine

So only reason to take them is for being accepted for the blood function
Which I like doing

[NamerOfStars]

Well in that case, you have your answer. Why would a bunch of internet weirdos know better than your doctor?

[Asker]

You're not listening

Only reason I'm doing the supplements, is because the blood donation
Other than that I would avoid supplements. Jeez

[NamerOfStars]

No, I AM listening; that's the source of the problem. You talk to your doctor, get an answer, and then turn to strangers. Why?

[Asker]

O gawd
I did a routine blood test
The doctor highlighted the low iron
That's all
I still have a choice whether or not to take supplements
It wasn't a case of doctor saying "take supplements or else!"

It's simply information

I don't know why I'm explaining all this to some online weirdo 🙂

[Astarlessnightsky]

Maybe. You could also get more Iron from other sources.

But its also important what other things you eat and drink while eating your Iron, as these things can influence how well your body can absord it.

[Agape93]

Lol baffles me how people promote veganism but don't comprehend the issues as they talk about vitamin deficiencies

[Agape93]

Bell peppers, Brussel sprouts and cabbage.

[Asker]

But what I'm getting at is... I feel 100% great
I don't care about my iron levels

Only reason I just get iron level up is to be accepted for blood donation

Jesus does anyone understand what I'm saying?

[Asker]

by the way I do eat
Lentils, arugula, cabbage, brown rice
Just not absorbing iron like I would from meat. I'm confident I'm getting enough iron.

MY ONLY POINT IS I'M NOT ALLOWED TO DONATE BLOOD
WHICH I WANT TO DO

NOW DO YOU UNDERSTAND?

[Agape93]

I understand. I'm saying you're a fool. You need to care about your iron levels if you wanna donate it so stop arguing.

[Asker]

Why do I care about a number? If I feel fine

Are there not millions of people on the world who are vegetarian. They are not taking supplements.

My first point is that the level insisted on my the blood pressure is based on meat eaters. And I'm not anaemic. I'm fully fit and active.

[Asker]

Blood people I mean

[Agape93]

Doesn't fucking matter. It's based on HEALTHY people and if you're iron deficient you are not healthy. They will not take you until your iron is up. Stop fucking arguing.

[Asker]

Iron deficient by what standard

Again you're not listening

[Agape93]

Medical standards for fucks sake

[sean1234]

If you're low in iron, then you aren't eating iron rich foods.

https://youtu. be/Peor-CFsNIk? si=mfrRVf6F52KVVEsk

[sean1234]

https://youtu.be/Peor-CFsNIk?si=mfrRVf6F52KVVEsk

[sean1234]

She is plant based like you and me.

[Asker]

Very good

Boost HCl
No eating between meals
And no drinking while eating

[Asker]

Okay there are many supplements
I gonna go with 14mg supplement daily
See how that works
And next donation in 3 months

[sean1234]

Giving blood, I can understand the people that were in some kind of accident that needs it, but most things can be helped. Eating greens is a blood replacer for those that have problems. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[exitseven]

No, have a nice steak instead.

[WintersDaughter]

Eat more greens.

[Asker]

Anyway I got 14mg supplement tablets

I will discover in two months if that was enough

[Anonymous]

🤦‍♂️
Eat meat, don’t be a fruit.

[Opinion Owner]

Yeah blood donation blah blah blah.
Don’t be fruity.