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J 2the att
01-02-09, 11:23 am
My friend wanted to join the gym with me to get in shape. The problem is that she is anemic and does not have a lot of iron in her body. So i was wondering is it alright for her to be in the gym? How much should she workout? Thanks
Kludwig64
01-02-09, 12:18 pm
it shouldnt stop her from being active in the gym. id say she should get a on a good multi and supplement with extra iron. shouldnt be a problem.
bigffmike
01-02-09, 12:27 pm
it shouldnt stop her from being active in the gym. id say she should get a on a good multi and supplement with extra iron. shouldnt be a problem.
I agree also, If she or you are conserned ask her Doctor..
deanna7272
01-02-09, 12:36 pm
I have had issues with anemia for most of my life. I had to take iron supps at one point because my diet sucked... With diet changes and a good multi I haven't had much of an issue, other than lack of energy "at times"...
If she's REALLY concerned with it being an issue, she should consult her doctor first....
Without a doubt first and foremost get the all clear from the doctor.
Iron and B12 will help along with Animalpak daily.
red meat has alot of iron.
im not familiar with anemia but training needs alot of oxygen.. and i believe its iron that helps enzymes transport oxygen so up the iron
TigerAce01
01-02-09, 8:25 pm
Great advice on here. Besides a multi and a good diet mentioned above, Uni-Liver is a VERY great product to help with low iron.
"So what’s so good about liver? For starters, many have called liver the most perfect food. It’s rich in amino acids, vitamins, minerals, nucleic acids, lipotropics, antioxidants, cytochrome P450 (an enzyme involved in steroid production and detoxification), and other important nutrients. Liver has been used by bodybuilders and powerlifters for decades to increase strength, enhance appetites, reduce recovery times and fatigue, support liver function, and detoxify the body. It’s also an effective blood builder. Liver helps increase red blood cell count. Plus, it’s one of the best sources of heme iron.
Desiccated liver contain heme iron, one of the most bioavailable forms around. Synthetic or elemental iron can lead to overdosing. Overdosing is far less likely with natural iron. With non-heme iron, you might expect an absorption rate of 1-3%. With heme iron, you could expect 35% absorption or more. Liver tabs can also exert “hematinic activity” – the ability of a substance to improve the quality of the blood, including the hemoglobin level and the number of erythrocytes. That’s why liver has been called a “blood builder”."
- taken from "Liver:Old School Supplement", found in the diet section of animalpak.com
strivin for more
01-03-09, 9:16 pm
my friend also is, when she works out she does ok. she just has to take a vitamin.
your friend should be ok as well, good luck brother!