Sarah Keogh, Consultant Dietician, Eatwell.ie wrote and launched our new ‘Diet and Haemochromatosis’ guide, in conjunction with the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI).
Dr. Claire O’Brien, Head of Education at INDI, Margaret Mullett, Honourary Lifetime President and Brendan Keenan, voluntary Board member, IHA and Miriam Forde, Executive Director, IHA also attended the launch of ‘Diet and Haemochromatosis’ guide. The aim of this booklet is to help haemochromatosis patients and their families understand and research the foods that they can eat and limit the foods that might be harmful. This guide will also help patients look at their diet in a more informed way.
A healthy person normally absorbs 1-2mg of iron per day. People with haemochromatosis absorb more iron from their food (and from drink, for example iron fortified milk) than normal. This iron can build up in the body over time and can cause problems if it is not treated. Limiting some very high iron foods, especially haem iron, as well as foods that increase the absorption of iron can also help limit iron absorption in the body.
The guide will be very helpful and informative for patients, dieticians, nurses, GPs and other allied health professionals. Please find a pdf of the Diet and Haemochromatosis Guide here – https://haemochromatosis.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Diet-Haemochromatosis-Guide-Feb-2023-4.pdf If you are a health professional, dietician or nutritionist and you would like copies of the diet booklet for your clients and patients, please email us, [email protected]
Ann Teehan shared her story ‘The Celtic Gene’ of her haemochromatosis journey with readers of ‘Woman’s Way’ magazine last year. Ann and her family are passionate about raising awareness of haemochromatosis, Ireland’s most common genetic disorder. Thank you Ann for sharing your personal journey with us! Read on for link to pdf of full article
As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for your continued support and commitment to raising awareness about haemochromatosis. Together, we’ve made strides in educating and supporting those affected by iron overload, and we look forward to continuing this important work in the year ahead. May the new year bring all our haemochromatosis family health, happiness, and many moments of joy.
Your membership of the IHA makes us stronger and gives us a collective voice to advocate on behalf of our members, patients and their families. At this time of year, we encourage all our members to renew your annual membership and continue to be part of our 1,000 strong community!
