Iron deficiency question

Hi all. So my iron is pretty low not just from UC but it was low before diagnosis. Recent flares have caused it to lower more. I’m anemic and my doctor would like me to take iron pills. I’ve tried the ones she suggested Vitron C and they gave me pretty bad diarrhea. I tried Slo Fe slow release and they also gave me diarrhea and lots of gas. Does anyone have any suggestions on a brand that is gentle in the stomach? Or other ways to get a good amount of iron?
Iron infusions are not an option right now because my insurance will not cover them

Any help would be great. Thanks!

The wheat free version of Floradix is good, as the iron in it is naturally sourced. Rx iron pills and powders are usually very hard on an inflamed gut, and they feed the bad bacteria that drive UC.

The best source is from beef liver though. If you can't stomach it, there are desiccated beef liver pills available online. If you google beef liver, it will tell you that the amount of iron in it is low, but this iron is more highly absorbed than any other food source because liver has all of the co-factors and is nearly complete nutrition. The only two nutrients it lacks are magnesium and vitamin C. I would not be able to survive UC without liver.

Post Edited (VanJordan) : 4/24/2021 12:19:59 AM (GMT-6)

Unfortunately this isn't available in the US, but I find Spatone (iron rich water from Snowdonia, Wales) is gentle and doesn't give me problems. I'm adding the suggestion for people who live in countries where it's available.

Is there a different brand of naturally iron rich water in the US?

I use tardyferon, always had low iron too.

Could never take any as my stomach couldn’t deal with it, this one works perfectly for me, but I haven’t been flaring in a long time.
My dad also said it’s the first one that doesn’t make him feel sick. Give it a try.

I’ve been happy with Floradix liquid iron. Easy on the stomach and helped raise my iron levels.