Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine
See book keywords and concepts |  Flutamine, a drug used to treat prostate cancer, for example, is known to cause anemia. iron supplementation is not an option for anemic cancer patients because iron can react with hydroxal radicals and become carcinogenic. Fresh liver is used as a food in the Gerson Therapy. I feel that for very weak or anemic patients, eating organic liver two times a week can be helpful in lieu of the capsules. One capsule is equal to one ounce of liver.
OTHER USEFUL SUPPLEMENTS
Chlorella
Chlorella is a one-celled green algae food product that is highly nutritive. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik
See book keywords and concepts |  Those with iron supplementation were reported to perform significantly better than those in the placebo group on tests related to verbal learning and memory.
Iron deficiency is known to diminish various aspects of immune function. Adequate levels help maintain cellular immunity and help to protect against some infections. Cell-mediated immune response may be impaired when iron deficiency negatively impacts the iron-requiring enzyme called ribonculeotide reductase, an enzyme that appears to be essential for the proper function of the T-lymphocyte arm of immunity. |
Nicola Reavley
See book keywords and concepts |  Riboflavin may enhance the effectiveness of iron supplementation treatment of anemia, as it appears that iron utilization is impaired in riboflavin deficiency.6
Vitamin E deficiency anemia
Although it is very rare, one of the symptoms of vitamin E deficiency is hemolytic anemia (where the red blood cells are broken down faster than the bone marrow can replace them). This may be related to the ability of vitamin E to protect cell membranes from free radical damage. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Not uncommon is a general state of apathy, irritability, and/or depression—a lack of enthusiasm for life—which can, however, improve rapidly with iron supplementation. Decreased memory may also occur. In children particularly, iron deficiency may cause a strange symptom called "pica"—eating and sucking on inedible objects, such as toys, clay, or ice. This usually disappears with iron treatment. In pregnancy, morning sickness may occur more frequently with low iron,
RDAS FOR IRON
Children
0-6 months 10 mg.
6 months-1 year 15 mg.
1-3 years 15 mg.
4-6 years 10 mg.
7-10 years 10 mg. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1Michael T. Murray, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | These observations lead us to the conclusion that iron supplementation is probably contraindicated during acute infection, especially in patients with low transferrin levels. However, in patients with impaired immune function, chronic infections, and subnormal iron levels, adequate supplementation is essential.
Trace minerals
Trace minerals primarily function as activators of enzyme-metal-substrate complexes in which they are loosely bound cofactors. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2Michael T. Murray, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | Therefore, iron supplementation is not indicated unless the anemia is due specifically to blood loss. Serum ferritin levels may be useful in determining the appropriateness of iron therapy; however, it must be kept in mind that ferritin is elevated during acute inflammation and correlates well with other indicators of disease activity such as the erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein. | | There should be an attempt to increase iron stores by improving absorption, as with supplemental vitamin C, rather than through direct iron supplementation, since iron promotes intestinal infection.62
Calcium
Patients with IBD are also at risk of developing calcium deficiency. This is probably due to several factors:49
• loss of absorptive surfaces
• steatorrhea
• corticosteroid use
• vitamin D deficiency.
Potassium
Diarrheal diseases are often associated with potassium and other electrolyte deficiencies. | | Taymor et al9 have suggested this to be the case, based on several observations:
• response to iron supplementation alone in 74 of 83 patients (in whom organic pathology had been excluded)
Table 171. | | A decreased serum ferritin level is a good indication of the need for iron supplementation.8,9
Vitamin A
In one study, serum retinol levels were found to be significantly lower in 71 women with menorrhagia than in healthy controls. After 40 of these were given 25,000 IU of vitamin A twice a day for 15 days, blood loss returned to normal in 23 and was reduced in 14, i.e. 92.5% of these women had either complete relief or significant improvement.11
Vitamin C and bioflavonoids
Capillary fragility is believed to play a role in many cases of menorrhagia. Supplementation with vitamin C (200 mg t. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler
See book keywords and concepts |  People on long-term iron supplementation are not noted for problems with infection. Some pathogens, especially bacteria, require iron for growth. Thus some have thought that iron-deficient individuals would actually be less susceptible, but this has never been demonstrated.
3) Toxic after prolonged use—Prolonged administration of iron supplements very rarely causes iron overload. It is possible that in those situations where iron overload does occur, the individual has the predisposition for excessive iron absorption called hemochromatosis. | | Iron supplementation is particularly recommended for these groups. It should be noted that iron deficiency can also occur without anemia, producing such symptoms as fatigue, behavioral problems (decreased alertness and attention span), muscle weakness and increased susceptibility to infections. Iron-deficiency anemia remains the most prevalent nutritional disease in the world, affecting at least one billion people.
As with copper, iron has a dark side. Biologically, it exists in two states: ferrous and ferric. | | This syndrome has been fairly common in Sweden, but iron supplementation has now practically eliminated it.
In experimental research, iron deficiency has been found to accelerate chemical tumor induction in rats, though the significance, if any, of this for humans remains to be demonstrated.
Evidence of an anti-cancer role for iron remains meager. Long-term iron deficiency appears to increase the risk of cancer of the esophagus and stomach in patients with Plummer-Vinson syndrome. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik
See book keywords and concepts | | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
There are several forms used for iron supplementation. They include ferrous sulphate, ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate, ferrous ascorbate and carbonyl iron.
The approximate amount of the above forms required to supply 60 milligrams of elemental iron are: ferrous ascorbate ferrous fumarate ferrous gluconate ferrous sulphate carbonyl iron
437 mg 183 mg 518 mg 186 mg 300 mg
Iron replacement therapy for adults is 2-3 mg/kg daily in three divided doses. This must be done under a physician's supervision. |
Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley
See book keywords and concepts |  Dr. Addy, a British pediatrician in Birmingham, England, believes that iron affects the brain directly. "In some children," he concludes, "happiness may indeed be iron."
Running Scared?
We've known for years that anemia most commonly strikes young children and premenopausal women. What we have learned more recently, though, is that athletes, of all people, are also likely victims. In 1982, for instance, D. B. Clement and R. C. Asmundson reported that about three-quarters of female long-distance runners and one-quarter of their male counterparts were running a risk of anemia. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
See book keywords and concepts |  Vitamin B( (Thiamine)
Vitamin Bl is needed to process carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Every cell of the body requires vitamin B] to form ATP—the fuel the body runs on. Nerve cells require vitamin B1 in order to function normally.
Where Is It Found?
Wheat germ, whole wheat, peas, beans, so-called enriched flour, fish, peanuts, and meat are all good sources of vitamin Bt.
Who Is Likely to Be Deficient?
Deficiency is most commonly found in alcoholics, people with malabsorption conditions, and those eating a very poor diet.
Ranking
Health Concerns
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Canker sores (mouth ulcers) (p. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2Michael T. Murray, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | Hematological screening and serum ferritin determination (which will be the first to indicate decreased iron levels) should be performed for patients complaining of menorrhagia. In one study, menorrhagic women (based on subjective information) displayed significantly lower serum ferritin levels than controls, while hemoglobin concentration, mean corpuscular volume, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin were not significantly different between the two groups. |
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