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Is iron safe?

High intakes of iron can lead to the accumulation of iron in the body's soft tissues, such as the heart, which increases the risk of developing heart disease.

An inherited condition called hemochromatosis causes excessive iron absorption and leads to damage of the heart, liver, spleen, and pancreas.

Some evidence indicates iron intake has been noted as increasing the risk for developing cardiovascular disease, the research is inconclusive and has not supported this claim.


How much iron do I need?

The Daily Value for iron is 18mg. per day.

A premenopausal woman averages approximately 10mg. of iron daily, while a man's iron intake is usually higher.

Anemia is the final stage of iron deficiency. Mild to moderate deficiency of iron causes weakness, fatigue, apathy, stunted growth, headache, and diminished mental capacity.

In children, iron deficiency can interfere with leanring, memory, attention span, and hand-eye coordination.

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the United States, with infants, children teenagers, women during the childbearing years, pregnant women, vegetarians, female athletes, and the elderly being at greatest risk.

Women who menstruate heavily or use an intrauterine devine (IUD) as a form of birth control might require greater intakes of iron than the recommended intake because of increased monthly blood and iron losses.

A deficiency of iron can result from poor diet, impaired absorption, blood loss, or closely-spaced pregnancies.