What are the iron supplements for pregnancy?

Although many pregnant mothers pay special attention to nutritional matching during pregnancy, they are still told that they are iron deficient during prenatal check-ups. Pregnant women with iron deficiency need to supplement iron in time. If iron deficiency is not supplemented in time, it will have a great impact on both the pregnant woman and the fetus. There are many iron supplements in daily life. Faced with so many iron supplements, many pregnant mothers don’t know how to choose.

What are some iron supplements for pregnancy?

Iron Proteinate Oral Solution

The iron in this product combines with emulsion succinate protein to form a ferritin complex, which is used to treat various iron deficiency anemias.

This product is an organic iron compound. It is not digested by pepsin but can be hydrolyzed by trypsin at neutral pH.

Due to the above properties, the iron contained in this product is protected by a protein membrane and does not react with hydrochloric acid and pepsin in gastric juice, therefore, it will not cause damage to the gastric mucosa.

The increased pH in the duodenum, especially in the jejunum, makes the product soluble again and begins to release iron.

Ferrous succinate

Ferrous succinate is an organic iron salt, while ferrous sulfate is an inorganic iron salt. Relevant studies have shown that the bioavailability of ferrous succinate is significantly higher than that of ferrous sulfate.

The absorption rate after oral administration is about 30% higher than that of ferrous sulfate, and the release rate of iron ions in the gastrointestinal tract is slower and less irritating, so the probability of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea caused by oral administration is greatly reduced.

The ferrous succinate beads dissociated in the gastric acid environment can participate in hemoglobin synthesis, which can not only improve the body's absorption of ferrous ions, but also quickly increase the hemoglobin of pregnant women.

What foods are good for iron supplementation during pregnancy?

1. Animal liver: Animal offal, especially liver, is the first choice food for people to supplement iron. Animal liver contains a large amount of iron, which can effectively supplement the iron needed by our body, thereby promoting the production of red blood cells. Pregnant women with anemia tendency can choose to eat pork liver soup twice a week for iron supplement.

2. Various lean meats: If you really can't drink pork liver soup, then choose to eat lean meat appropriately. Lean meat contains a large amount of rich iron that is easily absorbed by the human body. After eating, it is very good for replenishing iron and blood. If you can't eat liver, pregnant women can make some lean meat floss by themselves and eat a little every day.

3. Egg yolk: Although egg yolk contains relatively rich cholesterol and is not recommended for people with high cholesterol, it is a good iron supplement for pregnant women with iron deficiency. Eggs also contain a lot of protein and trace elements, which are easily absorbed by the body, making them very suitable for pregnant women to supplement iron and nutrition.

4. Soybeans and soy products: High-quality plant protein is the easiest for the human body to absorb, and the iron content in soybeans is higher than that in egg yolks. If you like to drink soy milk, you can drink a little soy milk made from soybeans every day. It has very good iron supplement effect.

5. Fruits: Studies have shown that cherries are the best iron supplement among all fruits. Pineapples, grapes, peaches and other fruits are also rich in iron. They are not difficult to buy in this season, so you can eat more fruits appropriately.