You've Heard Of Low Iron Anemia, But Can You Have Too Much Iron?

As women, we are used to having our blood checked for iron deficiency anemia at our annual GYN exams. Anemia is common among menstruating women. Maybe you've even taken iron supplements, or added more iron to your diet, just to be sure you're getting enough iron.

But did you know that you can have too much iron in your blood? It's true, it's called having iron overload which, when left untreated can lead to a devastating disease called hemochromatosis.

Have you ever been told you have too much iron in your blood?

Source: http://womenshealth.about.com/b/2011/11/11/youve-heard-of-low-iron-anemia-but-can-you-have-too-much-iro.htm

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