Bruises

Troubleshooter · 02-05-2005, 01:12 PM

Taking Welbutrin?

jinx · 02-05-2005, 01:37 PM

The ferrous or ferric iron that you're getting from a vegan diet and supplements is not as easily absorbed as heme iron found in meat. Try increasing your Vit E and especially C to improve absorbtion. Deficiency in Vit C alone could be the cause of the bruising - more likely in my opinion than iron deficiancy.
If you decide to take the C, avoid straight ascorbic acid and look for a sodium/calcium ascorbate - it's better for your tummy and won't eat the enamel off your teeth.

garnet · 02-05-2005, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Troubleshooter

Taking Welbutrin?

Nope, I'm not on any prescription meds. I'll look into the Vit. C thing--didn't know about that!

02-05-2005, 01:12 PM	#1
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	Taking Welbutrin? __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

02-05-2005, 01:37 PM	#2
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	The ferrous or ferric iron that you're getting from a vegan diet and supplements is not as easily absorbed as heme iron found in meat. Try increasing your Vit E and especially C to improve absorbtion. Deficiency in Vit C alone could be the cause of the bruising - more likely in my opinion than iron deficiancy. If you decide to take the C, avoid straight ascorbic acid and look for a sodium/calcium ascorbate - it's better for your tummy and won't eat the enamel off your teeth. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

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