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Supplements and Iron overload (hemochromatosis)

Critical

IronCriticalStrong evidence

Do not take iron with iron overload. Supplemental iron worsens iron overload and organ damage.

  1. 01NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Iron Fact Sheet for Health Professionals

Caution

Vitamin CCautionStrong evidence

Vitamin C increases iron absorption. Avoid vitamin C supplements with meals if you have iron overload.

  1. 01NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Iron Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
Check your stack with Iron overload (hemochromatosis)

Common questions

What should I check about Iron and Iron overload (hemochromatosis)?

Do not take iron with iron overload. Supplemental iron worsens iron overload and organ damage.

What should I check about Vitamin C and Iron overload (hemochromatosis)?

Vitamin C increases iron absorption. Avoid vitamin C supplements with meals if you have iron overload.

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