Do not take it the same time as an iron supplement, however,as they compete for absorption. Instead, take it with a juice that is high in vitamin C like orange, tomato, or strawberry. Vitamin C helps you absorb both calcium and iron. Iron It has become almost universal for practitioners to give women iron supplements while pregnant. Although the iron in red meat is well-absorbed, you can obtain plenty of iron from a vegetarian diet too.
Pregnant vegetarians are no more likely to be anemic than non-vegetarians.
Whole grains, beans, dried fruits, and blackstrap molasses are all good sources of plant-based iron. While some women feel iron supplements are constipating, most are not bothered by them at all. If your iron supplement upsets your stomach,you don't have to suffer. A recent study inthe American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that youcan improve your iron status to the same degree through a single high potency supplement once a week or a lower dose every day. Consult your practitionerabout your best options.