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Iron consumption in men, danger to our health?

Discussion in 'Health & Fitness' started by TexasF355F1, Aug 6, 2009.

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  1. TexasF355F1

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    #1 TexasF355F1, Aug 6, 2009
    I've always been under the impression that (excessive?) iron intake by men can cause health problems and could be lethal.

    Why is this and would this include taking multi-vitamins containing iron? Is this why men specific vitamins generally contain 0 counts of iron?
     
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    #2 thecheddar, Aug 7, 2009
    Statistically, more women tend to be slightly anemic (iron-poor) so "women's" multi-vitamins include this. My blood shows slight anemia so my doc has me on a multivitamin and I eat spinach a little more often. This isn't a problem in most men.
     
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    #3 wax, Aug 7, 2009
    One Iron pill a month is enough. Just make sure you get the ones that are easy on the gut.
     
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    #4 UroTrash, Aug 7, 2009
    Too much iron causes liver damage.

    don't take a pill, get your iron naturally with meat and dark green veggies, kale, spinich etc.
     
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    #5 TexasF355F1, Aug 10, 2009
    Thanks guys.

    I ended up trying a new multi-vitamin by Source Natural's - Life Force.
     

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