> and many plants contain anti nutrients (phytic acid) that bind to metals, reducing their absorption, such as beans.
Also a good point, and will come back to it--
> I have ADHD, and I've noticed symptoms of low iron whenever I stray from my very low carb diet: restless legs, low energy, ADHD symptoms getting worse. Note that iron is a necessary component for the synthesis of dopamine.
Right. You make an excellent test candidate then-- is this speculative or have you actually tested your iron levels during those times?
I'd again question whether what you're feeling there might actually be a potassium/magnesium problem. You say "symptoms of low iron," and that's true in fact-- but it may only be low because you're consuming but not absorbing enough of it. I doubt you have much of an appetite.
Assuming you aren't bleeding out from gunshot trauma or menses, the next time you're feeling symptoms of what you're attributing to low iron, try eating a daily banana (or take prenatal vitamins or something).
Heh, great point.
> and many plants contain anti nutrients (phytic acid) that bind to metals, reducing their absorption, such as beans.
Also a good point, and will come back to it--
> I have ADHD, and I've noticed symptoms of low iron whenever I stray from my very low carb diet: restless legs, low energy, ADHD symptoms getting worse. Note that iron is a necessary component for the synthesis of dopamine.
Right. You make an excellent test candidate then-- is this speculative or have you actually tested your iron levels during those times?
I'd again question whether what you're feeling there might actually be a potassium/magnesium problem. You say "symptoms of low iron," and that's true in fact-- but it may only be low because you're consuming but not absorbing enough of it. I doubt you have much of an appetite.
Assuming you aren't bleeding out from gunshot trauma or menses, the next time you're feeling symptoms of what you're attributing to low iron, try eating a daily banana (or take prenatal vitamins or something).