My doctor just called my iron levels are extremely low once again. I give up. They go up and they go down. He is putting me on a new supplement that I have to take 3 times a day. That will be interesting to see how well I remember to do that. Just when you think you are making headway and you find out that your not.

Iron deficiency anemia is very common with Celiac Disease. This is due to the small intestine not absorbing nutrition. Iron is essential for a healthy immune system and for energy production. Here are some tips for taking iron:

• Take Iron and Vitamin C together. The presence of vitamin C can increase iron’s absorption by as much as 30 percent.
• Avoid taking an antacid at the same time you take iron. Stomach acid is needed properly to absorb iron.
• Avoid using excessive amounts of zinc and vitamin E, which can interfere with iron absorption.
• Take vitamin A and B complex at the same time as iron. They are also needed for complete iron absorption.

Iron is also found in many foods, including eggs, meat, poultry, leafy green vegetables, and molasses.