I've been veg for three months now. I take a mult with 300% DV of B12, along with Iron, etc. I also eat spinach and brocoli every day for the sake of getting more Iron and avoiding eating too much carbs and sugars (which I've found is an easy trap for a veggie newbie). I have spoken with a vegatarian friend who ran a gold ring across my cheek, and after a faint black line showed up, declared me anemic. I question the accuracy of that little test, but also think about how I've had a near constant head cold for the past month that I haven't been able to kick. Should I get my blood tested? Have any advice for battleing Anemia?
I think you're fine. That test sounds rather suspect, and you are eating a lot of iron rich foods (probably more than me, and I'm okay) Do speak to the doctor though, if you're really worried and/or have other symptoms.
i've been meaning to go a nutrionalist, it can't hurt for anyone to go just to make sure everythings in check!
Get an appointment with a doctor. I knew someone who was anemic when they were veggie, but you sound like you should be doing fine.
yea you probably should get checked out..i mean why not? my sister has anemia and she bruise likes a damn peach...doc said it was iron defficiency good luck peace
