# Fighting anemia with Huel?

**URL:** <https://discourse.huel.com/t/fighting-anemia-with-huel/4746>\
**Category:** Nutrition\
**Created:** [January 28, 2019, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/fighting-anemia-with-huel/4746 "2019-01-28T13:23:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![Starlit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Starlit](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Starlit)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 1:23pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/fighting-anemia-with-huel/4746/1 "2019-01-28T13:23:24Z")

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Hello. New here. And this is my 1st time trying Huel out. I’ve read the nutrients and benefits to using Huel and I couldn’t be more excited to eat healthy, get back into shape and much more!

My only real concern is about the iron. I’ve been looking through the forum for a while now and I’ve come across individuals who say the iron levels are too high for them. I however need a high content of iron as I’m anemic.

I was wondering if anyone else has had anemia and how they are doing with Huel only or with Huel and an iron supplement. Have you had any successful test results?

I am thinking of taking Huel with a [Liquid iron supplement](https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/wellesse-liquid-iron-natural-berry/ID=prod6149678-product?ext=gooKBM_PLA_-_Vitamins&pla&adtype=pla_with_promotion&kpid=sku6133122&sst=_k_EAIaIQobChMI48Tx0L2Q4AIVUxh9Ch1iNQ1jEAQYBCABEgLjxPD_BwE_k_&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI48Tx0L2Q4AIVUxh9Ch1iNQ1jEAQYBCABEgLjxPD_BwE) as well but nervous about the amount. I’m hoping the amount in Huel is enough as I plan on taking it daily. But the ratio I need to take makes me nervous I won’t be getting what I need to sustain a good amount of iron. According to the calorie counter I should be taking 997 - 1247. Would 4 scoops a day provide my daily iron intake? - (I do plan on adding other things to it to get those extra calories like bananas and almond milk) - would the amount of iron I get from **just** the Huel be enough or should I stick to the Huel **and** Iron supplement.

I am planning to schedule a doctors visit in about a month, and I will be clarifying with her what she thinks I should do. I am just looking for suggestions and what other people’s regimen and results are as far as anemia goes.

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**Author:** ![omikes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/omikes/32/2864_2.png) [@omikes](https://discourse.huel.com/u/omikes)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 5:21pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/fighting-anemia-with-huel/4746/2 "2019-01-28T17:21:48Z")

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4 scoops of Huel (800 calories) would contain 14mg, or 78% of the daily recommended iron intake. Keep in mind that the daily recommended iron intake is based on a 2000 calorie diet, so if the calorie calculator puts your maintenance calories well below 2000, you might get all the iron you need from just 4 scoops. In any case, I would probably take a supplement to be sure.

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**Author:** ![Starlit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Starlit](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Starlit)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 7:27pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/fighting-anemia-with-huel/4746/3 "2019-01-28T19:27:31Z")

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Thanks, your comment was helpful! I think I will be taking it with a supplement for sure.

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**Author:** ![JohnnieD72](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/johnnied72/32/2701_2.png) [@JohnnieD72](https://discourse.huel.com/u/JohnnieD72)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/fighting-anemia-with-huel/4746/4 "2019-02-02T02:20:33Z")

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I actually discussed this with my doctor today. I had anemia earlier this year, but all my recent blood tests show I am fine, but it is hard to feel fine when I have the blood rush out of my head if I bend over for a few seconds and stand up, even fairly slowly. I conducted a lot of trial and error to determine how to mitigate the issue, and for me, I take RAW Iron supplements. I am sure others will do ok too, but I specifically picked this one because the iron is non-heme, and it includes calcium, b-vitamins and folic acid for better absorbtion of the non-heme iron. From what I read, heme iron has the higher risks. If I take one of those per day, 22mg iron, I tend to feel fine and not get lightheaded much, if at all. This problem has plagued me for years and it was not until I figured out the iron issue that I got relief from that. My doctor is not really sure why I need more iron, but said it is fine to take it, but wants me to get regular blood tests. I kind of need those anyway, so I am good. One thing to note is that the iron in Huel would be non-heme too, so it is harder to absorb. If you have issues with deficiency, you may want to run that by your doctor.

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**Author:** ![JamesCollier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/jamescollier/32/1567_2.png) [@JamesCollier](https://discourse.huel.com/u/JamesCollier)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2019, 10:09am UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/fighting-anemia-with-huel/4746/5 "2019-02-06T10:09:21Z")

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Hi @Starlit

A valid concern that has come up before. We’ve actually addressed this issue in an article that’s live on the UK website; the article is not quite ready based on the US formula yet as we’re waiting on some lab results, but I’m hoping 2-3 weeks. However, much of the info in the article stands - you can view the article by [clicking here](https://uk.huel.com/pages/iron-in-huel-and-the-effects-of-antinutrients-and-vitamin-c) and then on the flag at the top right and clicking ‘United Kingdom’. Don’t forget to click back to ‘United States’ when you’ve finished for next time you log on!