12 and above is normal, just to give you a range (sm)

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Posted by Mrs. H. on 19:35 Jan 11

In Reply to: very low iron- it's official, I'm almost unconscious...hive mind- how bad is it? posted by Jenny in Ca

I don't think a period would get you to a 10, unless you're losing lots of blood. Eat more red meat, cook in cast iron pots, and start taking blackstrap molasses to increase your iron. Also, eating green leafy vegetables, the darker green the better! (think spinach salads)

You might want to give up sodas if you drink them. I have heard that they can leach iron and calcium from your body.

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• thanks, U R giving me some perspective- 12 being normal encourages me (m) - Jenny in Ca 19:51 Jan 11 (0)
• drink a juice with vit. C in it when you eat iron rich foods- it helps your body absorb the iron better. nt - j.griff 19:45 Jan 11 (0)

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