The Magic of Oatmeal

April 6, 2011


Why oatmeal works the magic?



Which oatmeal shall you use...



One final tip on oatmeal




  1. So far, i love it



  4. I have elevated Ferritin levels just to be clear eating oatmeal is ok correct?

    1. Oats contain high levels of phytate, which interferes with absorption of nonheme iron. We usually cook oatmeal with milk, which contains calcium which also interferes with absorption of iron. Oatmeal itself contains relatively high levels of nonheme iron, but unless you eat it with one of the things that helps increasing absorption of nonheme iron (vitamin C, beta carotene, animal protein, heme iron), you are probably OK. You should limit your heme iron intake, but nonheme iron from vegetables and legumes are usually Ok because nonheme iron is difficult to absorb, which is why vegetarians are more at risk for iron deficiency than non vegetarians. The answer to your question depends on why you have high ferritin. Drink less alcohol because alcohol damages the liver, which stores and eliminates iron, and alcohol increases absorption and storage of iron. High serum ferritin levels do not always indicate high iron levels. You need to find out why you have high ferritin. However, with respect to oatmeal, yes a bowl a day won't harm you, just don't eat it with fruit or vitamin C supplement. Hope that helps.

    2. Except apples, right? I have high ferritin, too, and I heard apples bind with the iron and remove it. I could be wrong. This is new to me. Just found out my levels were high.

  5. I'm the type of person who gains weight very fast.
    I played football when I was younger and after an injury I started to gain a lot of weight, but this method helped me lose about 45 pounds.
    I hope it will help others.