View Full Version : Supplementation During Your Friend's Visit
ConstanceReader
04-21-2006, 05:49 AM
Well, I actually call it "My Chum", but I digress. I do not take regular iron supplements, my iron levels are fine most of the time. But yesterday I found that, although I did not vary my diet at all, I didn't have much energy for my regular ride. The only thing that was different is The Chum is here. I haven't had to deal with this before because I use Seasonale and this is the three month mark. Has anyone out there heard about iron supplementation during just that week, and if it is effective at all? I was seriously bummed last night; I finished my ride, but had to stop a couple of times. :(
Nanci
04-21-2006, 06:31 AM
I donate blood, and have had borderline low iron forever. When I started taking a women's daily multivitamin, that went away and now I can donate blood without having to take additional supplements.
Low iron is an anecdotally well-documented cause of low energy in runners.
Nanci
sprout
04-23-2006, 01:15 PM
I have a pretty hard time biking (or doing anything strenous) during that time of the month. I always thought it was hormones because I can't remember having these issues when I was on BCP; I never thought about a deficiency. I've had my iron level tested before and was told it's fine (I'm a non-meat eater) but maybe it drops really low during that time. I have supplements but I'm horrible about taking them - this month I'll try to take them regular and see if that changes anything.
RoadRaven
04-24-2006, 12:44 PM
I always make sure I have red meat in the house because I always want steak, or mince...
I also have "incremin" in the house which is a kids iron supplement - its a liquid and supposed to be cherry flavoured (yeah right) and is designed for toddlers and young children who are 'fussy' or who have been sick and are not eating well.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.2 Copyright © 2024 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.