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CassieSmith

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• Aug 15, 2019

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I was wondering if black strap molasses would be okay to eat? Bit of a conundrum as I know it is filled with refined sugar but also has a lot of iron it it which anemic people use

 

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• Aug 15, 2019

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CassieSmith said:

I was wondering if black strap molasses would be okay to eat? Bit of a conundrum as I know it is filled with refined sugar but also has a lot of iron it it which anemic people use

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Personally I wouldn't touch this, high carbs and would send my blood glucose levels through the roof. Have you had a diagnosis for Anaemia and been given any medication ?

 

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• Aug 15, 2019

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Juicyj said:

Personally I wouldn't touch this, high carbs and would send my blood glucose levels through the roof. Have you had a diagnosis for Anaemia and been given any medication ?

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@Juicyj Yes I have a diagnosis. I was diagnosed a few years back but stopped taking them (iron tablets) after I got better. My levels have dipped again though so want to bring it up.. I was thinking of maybe just taking one teaspoon a day for a boost..

 

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• Aug 15, 2019

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@CassieSmith are you vegan or veggie? Because generally that is when black strap is used, otherwise eggs and meat help.

 

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• Aug 15, 2019

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Also spatone is an excellent way of boosting iron levels without causing issues with digestion. A much more gentle method.

 

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• Aug 16, 2019

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Diakat said:

@CassieSmith are you vegan or veggie? Because generally that is when black strap is used, otherwise eggs and meat help.

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@Diakat no I'm not but I also eat plenty of fish and eggs so should be a bit higher!
@Juicyj I used to have these in the past, just ordered some more! Think I just need to keep taking things religiously instead of sporadically and giving up so easily from now on!

 

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• Aug 18, 2019

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Has your doctor suggested any reasons for your anaemia? (Males, stop reading now).

I spent years (decades?) being anaemic because of heavy periods, hormone treatment (mirena IUD) for that solved all my issues....

 

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• Aug 18, 2019

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If it’s a problem why not ask for full blood test and a repeat of the medication that solved it in the past? Molasses could lead to real difficulties controlling blood sugars. Iron’s found in a number of foods but the highest concentrations seem to be in red meat and liver. This is a problem if you’re vegan or vegetarian.

 

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• Aug 20, 2019

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@EllieM yes I have heavy periods that is why I'm sure! I also got my Vitamin b12 results back and they are low but still in "normal" range so probably why I'm also tired! Just bought some supplements to help me

@Fairygodmother yes might do that! I just bought some iron tablets offline might do the trick! Luckily I'm not vegan or vegetarian