What are the signs of too much iron? COuld I be getting too much from a vitamin !
Question: I have been taking a vitamin with 180% of your iron for a month now. Could I be having symptoms of having too much already? If so, what are they
Answers: I have been taking a vitamin with 180% of your iron for a month now. Could I be having symptoms of having too much already? If so, what are they
You should only take extra iron when directed to do so by a doctor. Constipation is one of the first side effects of too much iron in your diet. Some people have trouble metabolizing iron and have excess iron build-up, but this is a rare condition. Why are you taking extra? If you take a suppliment with extra iron, try to avoid, prunes, raisins, molasses, spinach, liver and other iron rich foods.
Constipation is one
You can go to the doctor and get a blood test to determine your iron count. My best advice would be to give blood on a regular basis. It helps people in need and keeps your iron content low and even distributed throughout your body.
Green poop.
Maybe you could go have a blood test? Ever see that silly trick where you take gold or silver and run it down your skin? If it leaves a mark you are iron deficient? It sounds like your not though :)
Read this: http://womenshealth.about.com/od/commonh...
Should you see any of these symptoms I would contact your doctor