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Recipe: Roasted Asparagus and Wild Mushrooms May 3, 2022 | By Tara Schmidt (@taraschmidt)Comment receiving replies
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Colleen brought this post to my attention which I greatly appreciate.
I'm concerned how much of an effect oxalates have on iron absorption. even though I eat beef chicken or pork every day and my iron intake is well over the RDA, When I go to donate platelets and other blood products every 2 weeks and occasionally platelets weekly I'm wondering if I should forgo the veggies or eat them when not consuming heme iron. I drink orange juice or other vit C rich food or liquid to improve iron absorption.
Any suggestions to improve my hemoglobin levels?
Thank you your any suggestions.
Jake
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Hi Jake, it sounds like you are being intentional with your iron intake. It's great that you are already combining vitamin C with iron sources - this is most important when you are consuming plant-based sources of iron. Some research suggests that oxalates intake only plays a minor role in iron absorption, though you would be welcome to discuss this with your doctor. Have you discussed your concern with your hemoglobin levels with a physician? Is your hemoglobin clinically low?