Ferritin at 18 means your iron stores are low and the focus should be on improving absorption along with supplementation You can continue your current iron and add Logen iron tonic 10 to 15 ml twice daily after food after lunch and dinner Along with this take Lohasava 15 to 20 ml with equal lukewarm water twice daily after meals this will help digestion and proper utilisation of iron Before meals you can take a small piece of ginger with a pinch of rock salt to improve agni and support absorption Avoid taking iron with tea coffee milk or calcium keep a gap of one to two hours Include lemon or amla daily to improve iron absorption Food should include black sesame soaked raisins dates jaggery leafy vegetables beetroot and pomegranate and cooking in iron vessels will also help Continue this for two to three months and then recheck ferritin if levels do not improve then underlying absorption issues need to be evaluated
Hello I can understand your concern regarding low ferritin level even after taking iron supplements You are having issues like diarrhoea which indicates that the problem is poor absorption and not just low intake ▪️Reason why your iron must not be improving -Mandagni- poor digestive issues -Iron supplements may cause gut irritation -Combination of iron intake should be proper ▪️Ayurvedic plan of treatment ➖Improving absorption What i suggest is to Improve your digestion before increasing iron dose -Hinguvachadu gullika 1 tablet before lunch ▪️Better iron supplement 1.Punarnava mandoor 1 tablet twice daily after food 2.Iogen iron syrup 10ml twice daily after food 3.Draksharistha 15 ml twice daily after food ▪️How to take it correctly -You should take iron supplement after meals ( as you are having diarrhea ) -Combine it with vitamin C like lemon juice Avoid taking tea or coffee and milk This prevents absorption of iron ▪️Diet to. Increase iron -have daily 5 black raisins 2 dates 1 piece of jaggery Beetroot and carrot -Pomegranate Avoid -Tea or coffee -Raw food ▪️Also additional It is better to repeat ferretin after 6 weeks Also check Vitamin b12 Vitamin D Thyroid profile You should focus on absorption not on quantity of supplement Wishing you a good health😊 Warm Regards Dr snehal vidhate
hello thank you for contacting ask ayurveda i want to known your age , height and weight , your profession ? can you send me your hemoglobin , ferritin reports ? did you had done complete iron profiles? any ultrasound abdomen? what medicines you are taking? by this i can properly plan a treatment protocol. i want to tell you that is a common problems which is faced by a majority of females. don`t worry i will prescribe some medication but after seeing all the answers i can prescribe accurate medication. meanwhile you can start this medication i will be waiting for your reply
Avoid oily spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Drink sufficient quantity of water. Tab.Arogyavardhini 2-0-2 Tab.Punarnava mandur 2-0-2 Sy.Amyron 10 ml twice a day Follow up after 4weeks.
The condition which you describe above is pointing towards Pandu Rog with grahni dosh aur impaired digestive fire which complicates the iron uptake Adding iron is often in effective if metabolic fire is to weak the diarrhoea indicates that the current supplement maybe aggravating the Pitta or the bowel lining is to Sensitive to absorb the metallic salts 1) draksharishtam - 20 ml twice daily after food 2) dadimadi ghrita- one teaspoon on empty stomach in morning with warm water 3) hingu vachadi gulika- one tablet before lunch 4) amla sparkle/ powder- 1 sachet or 5 gram with lunch Lifestyle and food Always consume iron-rich foods with a squeeze of lemon or a side of Amla. Vitamin C is essential for converting non-heme iron into an absorbable form. Do not consume tea, coffee, or calcium-rich dairy within 2 hours of taking your iron supplements or meals. Tannins and calcium compete with iron for absorption. Incorporate Pomegranate (Dadima), Black Raisins (soaked overnight), Beetroot, and Moringa (Sahjan) leaves into your daily diet. Cooking Utensils: Switch to Iron cookware (Kadhal) for preparing vegetables to naturally Infuse the food with elemental Iron. Drink only warm water throughout the day to support Agni. Avoid heavy strenuous exercise while ferritin is low, as it depletes Ojas (vitality). Focus on Pranayama (Anulom Vilom) to Improve oxygenation of the blood. Ensure 7-8 hours of sleep, as blood tissue formation is most active during deep rest.
●I will understand your problem and tell you some medicine and home remedies. Eat iron rich food fruits vegetables. Eat on time and sleep is necessary. You have to increase digestion. ●Iron and Blood Formation The iron in raisins aids in hemoglobin synthesis. This: • Benefits anemia • Reduces fatigue • Improves skin complexion • Strengthens hair roots When blood improves, skin automatically improves. ●Plant-Based Iron and Problems Heme iron (from animals) is easily absorbed by the body. Non-heme iron (from plants – such as spinach, chickpeas, kidney beans, and lentils) is not easily absorbed by the body. Because of this, iron deficiency is more likely in vegetarians. ●Why is Vitamin C important? Vitamin C (amla, lemon, orange, tomato, capsicum, etc.) converts non-heme iron in the body into a soluble and absorbable form. This means that iron that would normally be wasted is now useful to the body.Iron + Vitamin C Combination Sprinkle lemon juice over spinach or green vegetables. Eat kidney beans/chickpeas/lentils with tomato or lemon salad. Eat amla or orange with soaked chickpeas in the morning. Cooking in an iron pan also provides a little extra iron. ●Liver and Skin Both science and Ayurveda believe that skin is a mirror of the liver. Raisins: • Improves liver function • Helps eliminate toxins • Purifies the blood. The result: natural, lasting skin glow ●Dates-Blood Booster: The iron content of dates and the calcium of milk revitalize the body.Blood purifier: Helps in purifying the blood and increasing haemoglobin. ●How to consume: Boil 2-3 dried figs in a cup of milk for 5-7 minutes. Consume lukewarm. It’s best before bedtime. Caution: People with diabetes and obesity should consume this product in limited quantities.Blood Boosting and Energy • Figs are high in iron and copper. Milk is rich in vitamin B12 and protein. This combination helps relieve anemia, fatigue, and weakness.
