Should Women in Menopause Take Iron Supplements?

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Tip 1 - Iron Supplementation Typically Not Recommended for Postmenopausal Women

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ann Strosaker | permalink

Iron Supplementation Typically Not Recommended for Postmenopausal Women September 9, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: I've followed the no-iron-supplement guidelines for [...]

For further reading: http://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/iron-supplementation-typically-not-recommended-for-postmenopausal-women/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Iron Requirements for Women Over 50

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tammy Michaelis | permalink

As the years fly by, a woman’s iron requirements change. While women of childbearing age need plenty of iron to replace amounts lost in the blood during menstruation, menopause reduces the ...

For further reading: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/iron-requirements-women-over-50-3975.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - 5 Nutrition Tips for Staying Strong and Healthy After 50

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lawrence Harkless | permalink

As the years pass by, many women find that the lifestyle that worked out in their 20s and 30s fails to achieve the same results in their 40s and 50s. As women reach their 50s (the average age of onset for menopause), they have to compensate for hormonal, cardiovascular and muscle changes that may...
Tags: over50,antiaging,nutrition,womenshealth,diet

For further reading: http://www.doctoroz.com/blog/kristin-kirkpatrick-ms-rd-ld/5-nutrition-tips-staying-strong-and-healthy-after-50 ^[3]

Tip 4 - Iron: What You Need to Know

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Len De Finis | permalink

: Constant fatigue could be a sign that you're low on iron. Learn how iron helps you feel energized and get the facts on iron deficiency.
Tags: iron, iron deficiency, anemia, fatigue, iron supplements

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/iron-supplements ^[4]

Tip 5 - The Good and Bad of Iron

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Andy Lange | permalink

Without iron, your cells would become starved for oxygen, your brain and muscles wouldn't function and your immune system would be impaired. But too much iron can be dangerous.

For further reading: http://www.berkeleywellness.com/supplements/minerals/article/good-and-bad-iron ^[5]

Tip 6 - How Much Iron Does a Woman Need After Menopause? | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by xdatch | permalink

After menopause, your body's need for iron declines because you no longer need to replace lost iron from monthly menstruation. Your post-menopausal iron requirements depend on your diet and health history. Consult your nutritionally oriented health care professional to determine optimal iron levels to avoid health complications from too little or...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/506884-how-much-iron-does-a-woman-need-after-menopause/ ^[6]

Tip 7 - Iron Supplements After Menopause | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mak Ini | permalink

Your need for supplemental iron changes after menopause. In your reproductive years, your body releases extra iron during menstruation and childbirth. Women under 50 are often at risk for anemia due to low iron intake or iron loss. After 50, your body retains more iron. Excess iron intake may cause hemochromatosis, or iron storage disease. Recent...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/287178-iron-supplements-after-menopause/ ^[7]