A Practical Guide To Iron

Effects Of Too Much Iron

Iron is necessary in the body, but it is possible to have too much iron! Individuals can have too much iron for several reasons. One of these is if they take too many iron supplements or are at an unnecessarily high dose! They may also be eating too much iron in their diet. They may also be following an iron-rich diet while also taking iron supplements! Signs that an individual has too much iron in their body include skin discolorations, an irregular heartbeat, fatigue, and pain in the abdomen. The skin discolorations in this case usually make the skin appear gray or brown! Dealing with any of these symptoms requires a visit to the doctor. Too much iron is very serious and must be treated. Thankfully, individuals can reverse the effects of too much iron reasonably quickly if they act fast!

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