can you have to much iron??

Question

I did my gestational diabetes test last week and got my results yesterday. I passed the diabetes test but they tested iron at the same time and my iron was slightly lower like a 10.5 ishibelieve he said. So he prescribed me iron which I picked up today and it's 325mg 3 times a day. Doesn't this seem like a lot for such a low deficiency? Or am I crazy?? Lol

Answer

I take 325mg everyday & have for over a year. I also take a prenatal with iron. And saw a nutritionist to up my intake of iron-rich foods. Your body doesn't absorb it all. It would take a LOT to overdo iron. I've asked. If you're low, take the iron. It won't jump up to normal, but will climb slowly and steadily. Plus, wen you're pregnant you are producing so much extra blood, iron is super important. Good luck!

Answer

Doc wouldn't of prescribed it if they didn't think you shouldn't take it. Just take it with orange juice to break it down (and not get constipated). The amount they have prescribed is to do with your levels.

can you have to much iron??

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